Krugerrand

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Krugerrand

A coin minted in South Africa containing one troy ounce of gold. It is legal tender in South Africa but is not used. It is the first gold coin minted to be legal tender at the market value of one troy ounce of gold rather than for an amount indicated by the face value of the coin. It is one of the more frequently traded coins in the world. See also: Silver Krugerrand.

Krugerrand

A gold coin minted in South Africa.

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(8) Indeed, for 1975-1978, the Krugerrand was the predominant governmentissued gold bullion product available for individual American investors, representing an estimated 75 percent of all U.S.

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What weight of 22-carat gold is contained in the South African coin, the Krugerrand?

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Krugerrand repeated his victory of last year with an impressive display in the Cadogan Silver Salver Handicap, while Sara Cumani brought Mephisto - trained by her husband Luca - with a powerful late charge to land the Queen Mother's Cup by a head from Court Of Appeal.

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But he didn't miss much as the race went to 14-1 chance Krugerrand who came from last to win it for the second year running.

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A gold proof International Year of the Child Collection, pictured, sold for PS4,550; a Golden Jubilee Gold Proof set, PS3,700; a 1975 Krugerrand and mount, PS1,050; a 20 Dollar 1904 & mount, PS920; 9ct gold cigarette case, PS1,440' gold ingot pendant, PS320 and a silver circular tray with scallop border on scroll feet, initialed 'B' by Adie Brothers, Birmingham, PS700.

UNDER THE HAMMER

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However the selection has to be York specialist and twice previous Cadogan Silver Salver winner KRUGERRAND (2.35) who did not enjoy the best of runs at Epsom last time.