2008 22 Carat Krugerrand Series

A giant in the coin industry was conceived in 1964 when the concept of a legal tender gold coin linked to the daily gold price, was introduced in South Africa. This 1 oz, 22 carat gold coin was originally named “The Trojan”, but when the official striking took place on 3 July 1967 at the South African Mint in Pretoria, it was renamed THE KRUGERRAND.

Featured on the obverse of this unique coin is Paul Kruger, the first President of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) and who instigated its first legal tender coinage. A Springbok, one of the country's most famous national symbols, features on the reverse. Aggressive marketing caught the imagination of other worldwide mints and when sanction pressures effectively impeded the Chamber of Mines' efforts in the early 1980's to continue marketing gold and Krugerrands through its subsidiary, Intergold, other worldwide mints began to produce bullion gold coins to fill the void left by the Krugerrand. Fortunately however, the successful branding of this mighty coin has stood the test of time.

The South African Mint proudly makes the commemorative proof Krugerrands in four sizes: 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz. The coins are made with the utmost care and then encapsulated to protect their mint condition. The coins can be purchased as singles or as a set. They are manufactured under strict conditions, in limited editions and sold together with numbered Certificates of Authenticity. These golden treasures are proudly owned by coin collectors all over the world.

Prestige Sets are limited to 800 sets

The Krugerrand Prestige Set consists of four 22 carat gold coins (1oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz) packaged together in a box made from either “Kiaat”or “Imbuya” wood. In addition each set has a plaque featuring the name “Krugerrand Prestige Set” as well as the year “2008” and the individual number of the set. Each set issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the coins made by the South African Mint Company.

Proof Sets are limited to 1000 sets

The Krugerrand Proof Set consists of four 22 carat gold coins (1oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz) packaged together in a red leatherette box. Each set issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the coins made by the South African Mint Company.

The 1oz coins are limited to 1500 coins
The 1/2 oz coins are limited to 1500 coins
The 1/4 oz coins are limited to 3000 coins
The 1/10 oz coins are limited to 3000 coins

Each Krugerrand, 1oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz, is packaged in a red leatherette box. Each coin has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the coins made by the South African Mint Company.

Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin and coin set issued by the South African Mint Company has a Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate describes the coin’s specifications, the year, the limited edition as well as a short description of the product. It also depicts the signature of the South African Mint’s Managing Director, Mr Andile Mvinjelwa. To prevent the duplication of a South African Mint product, the certificates are re-designed each year to include the coin design and each certificate is individually numbered according to the limited edition of the coin or set. As another security measure, the South African Mint’s logo, which is printed in transparent ink and only visible under ultra-violet light, features as part of the layout.