The 2 South African Rand Gold Coin (1961-1983) contains 7.324 g of .917 fine gold (22-carat), struck by the South African Mint in Pretoria. Features the Springbok antelope on the obverse. Comparable in gold content to a British Sovereign. VAT-exempt EU. Supplied in a protective
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2 South African Rand Gold Coin | 1961-1983 | South African Mint
The 2 South African Rand Gold Coin (1961-1983) is a historic circulating gold issue struck by the South African Mint in Pretoria. Produced in .917 fine gold (22-carat), it weighs 7.988 g gross and contains 7.324 g of pure gold — virtually identical in gold content to the British Sovereign. The coin was issued from 1961 (the year South Africa became a republic) through 1983, making it a direct numismatic record of the country's formative decades.
Specifications
Country of issue: South Africa
Issuing mint: South African Mint, Pretoria
Years of issue: 1961-1983
Metal: Gold
Fineness: .917 / 917/1000 (22-carat)
Total weight: 7.988 g
Fine gold content: 7.324 g
Diameter: 22.05 mm
Obverse: Springbok antelope — national symbol of South Africa
Reverse: South African coat of arms
Packaging: Protective capsule
About the 2 Rand Gold Coin
The South African Rand replaced the Pound Sterling as the country's currency in 1961 when South Africa became a republic. The 2 Rand gold piece was the largest denomination in the new decimal series, intended both for circulation and as a store of value. Its springbok obverse — designed by Coert Steynberg — became one of the most recognisable images in South African numismatics. The 22-carat alloy mirrors the traditional British Sovereign specification, giving the coin excellent wear resistance alongside high gold content. Production spanned the administrations of several presidents and the turbulent political era of apartheid, making surviving coins historically layered beyond their metal value.
Authentic South African Mint originals — every coin verified before dispatch
Supplied in a protective capsule — surfaces shielded from damage
Insured delivery across Europe — Poland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and beyond
VAT-exempt gold bullion — .917 fineness qualifies under EU investment gold rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the 2 Rand compare to the British Sovereign in gold content? A: The 2 Rand contains 7.324 g of fine gold at .917 fineness; the full Sovereign contains 7.32 g at .917. They are virtually identical in precious metal content, with the 2 Rand slightly heavier in gross weight.
Q: Are the coins circulated or uncirculated? A: Mixed-year lots may include both circulated and uncirculated examples. The gold content and fineness are identical regardless of surface condition.
Q: Is this coin VAT-exempt in Europe? A: Yes. At .917 fineness and 7.988 g gross weight, it qualifies as investment-grade gold under EU and Polish regulations and is exempt from VAT.
Q: Why does the coin carry a Springbok design? A: The Springbok is South Africa's national animal and a potent national symbol. Its use on the 2 Rand gold coin was part of the broader effort to establish a distinct South African identity following the 1961 transition to a republic, replacing the British Pound with the new Rand currency.
Parameters:
Country:
South Africa
Metal:
Złoto
Weight:
7.32g
Type:
Monety
Test:
916.7/1000
Batch:
Rand
Diameter:
22 mm
Thickness:
1,83 mm
Metal weight:
7,322 g
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