Archive – South Africa
Krugerrand – South Africa’s Best-known Export Article
On July 3, 1967 the South African Mint in Pretoria issued the first Krugerrand coins. A new concept was at the bottom of this: These coins could be used as circulation money; however, they did not bear a nominal value... [ more ]
2010 – Krugerrand minted in Berlin
The Krugerrand, South Africa’s longest success story, is minted in Germany! On January 28th at ... [ more ]
World Cup euphoria aftermath prompts unprecedented demand for Mandela coins
Nelson Mandela’s upcoming birthday, bolstered by World Cup aftermath euphoria, has prompted unprecedented demand for Mandela coins and medallions... [ more ]
SAGCE’s golden quest to stamp out rhino poaching
Reflecting unbridled support for South Africa’s ongoing crusade to preserve the world’s endangered rhino population, The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) has donated R 500,000 to the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT)... [ more ]
Does the gold standard end Zimbabwe’s financial crises?
On May 2011, the journal “New Zimbabwe” covered an interview. In it, Dr. Gideon Gono, president of the Central Bank of Zimbabwe, argued in favor of the reintroduction of a gold backed currency for Zimbabwe in order to overcome the financial crisis... [ more ]
Mandela Luthuli Laureate twin set minted to commemorate Nobel win 50 years on
On November 23, 2011 the South African Gold Coin Exchange issued a new set of gold medallions commemorating the 50th anniversary of Chief Albert Luthuli winning the Nobel Peace Prize... [ more ]
South African Gold coin commemorate Titanic
2012 marks 100 years since the infamous sinking of the Titanic. In remembrance of that fateful day the South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) is launching one of its commemorative Titanic coins. [ more ]
Krugerrand scandal
On December 8, 2011 it came as a real surprise when two high-ranking officials of the South African Mint were suspended. The story’s background was revealed recently by a press release of the South African government... [ more ]
Andile Mvinjelwa and Thomas Davel cleared from suspicion
Nevertheless, as consequence of the ‘krugerrand scandal’ Andile Mvinjelwa, Managing Director of The South African Mint Company, and Thomas Davel, Managing Director and General Manager Numismatics, have left the company permanently by mutual agreement on June 1, 2012. [ more ]