The stock market’s history has been one of overnight bonanzas and collapses. This volatility has prompted more cautious buyers to invest in Precious Metals. Humans have prized the natural beauty of Gold and Silver for millennia. Initially, they were used to create Jewellery, ornaments and other decorative items and were seen by the general public as symbols of power and…
The third of July, 1967, sparked a transformation in South Africa’s Precious Metals market. That Monday marked the launch of the iconic Krugerrand coin. The move was a strategy of the South African government to boost Gold sales. However, it’s unlikely they could have anticipated the extent of the impact this Gold coin for sale would have on the world…
The one-ounce Kruger coin was a move to promote the sale of South African Gold. Over 56 years later, it still plays a role in modern investment strategies. It is uncertain, but the Ancient Egyptians were likely the first to mine the yellow metal in around 2450 BC. What is certain is that Gold remains prized for its beauty and…
While most equate Precious Metals with Jewellery, they have more practical uses. For example, Gold investments are favoured as long-term profit prospects. The lure of Gold is timeless. The soft yellow metal with its unique warm lustre has been admired and coveted by humans for at least four and a half millennia. However, in recent years, the demand for Jewellery…
Our finite reserves of Gold and other Precious Metals are gradually depleting. Consequently, the Jewellery industry’s best hope for a sustainable future could be recycling. It has been estimated that around 187 000 metric tons of Gold have been mined to date, leaving underground reserves of about 57 000 metric tons. However, most of the richest seams have already been…
Gold had long been reserved for the rich and remained out of reach for most South Africans before Krugerrands offered a more affordable way to build wealth. The iconic Gold coin was launched in 1967 in a joint initiative between the Rand Refinery and the South African Mint. The minting resulted from the government’s desire to promote sales of the…