South African coinage is a prime example of the country’s varied and rich history. South African heritage is an amalgam of cultures from the native South African tribes, the Dutch and German settlers, the Boer identity and the British colonial establishment, which have all led to a unique and industrial establishment in gold exploration and gold coin mintage. Today the most publicly known gold coin is the iconic South African one ounce gold Krugerrand.
| Coin | Pure Gold Weight (t/oz) | Fineness | Weight (g) | Years Minted |
| South African 1/2 Pond | 0.1177 | 0.916 | 3.994g | Minted: 1892 – 1897* |
| South African 1 Pond | 0.2354 | 0.916 | 7.988g | Minted: 1874 – 1902*
*There are two variations of the 1874 coins and only 837 pieces minted. |
| South African Rand | 0.1177 | 0.917 | 3.994g | Minted: 1961 – 1983 |
| South African 2 Rand
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0.2354 | 0.917 | 7.988g | Minted: 1961 – 1983 |
