The 1/2 ounce Krugerrand gold coin is made of 22 carat gold and has a fineness of 916.67 ‰. The remaining 83.33 ‰ is made of copper, which gives the 1/2 ounce Krugerrand coin a special, reddish shimmer and makes it relatively resistant to scratches.

With a fine weight of 1/2 troy ounce, the Krugerrand coin has a weight of 15.55 grams, a diameter of approximately 27 mm and a thickness of 2.24 mm.

The price for selling or buying the 1/2 ounce Krugerrand is not determined by its own face value, but is based on the daily gold price. South African gold coins, especially the 1/2 ounce Krugerrand, are the most famous investment coins in the world. Their value is linked to the price of gold bars, so your Krugerrand investment increases in value when gold prices rise.