1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand
When you buy a 1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand you buy more than a coin- it's a passport to gold ownership for everyday people. Over the last thirty years, gold has increased in value- in 1979 it was about $200 an ounce (so the 1/10 oz gold Krugerrand would have been a little over $20 when it was introduced in 1980), and in January of 2009 gold was was over $850 an ounce (so that same 1/10 oz gold Krugerrand would go for about $90). For the latest information, be sure to check today's Gold Krugerrand Price. For your convenience we show the eBay price, as well as dealer prices. The 1/10oz Krugerrand
 1982 1 10 oz South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Brilliant BU Uncirculated NEW $201.00 (23 Bids) Time Remaining: 59m |  1 10 oz South African Krugerrand Gold Coin 1982 Brilliant BU Uncirculated NEW $201.50 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 2m |  1983 1 10 Krugerrand South Africa Gold $180.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3m |
 1982 NGC MS63 S AFRICAN KRUGERRAND 1 10oz $196.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 12m |  1 10 oz 9999 Fine Gold Coin 1982 South Africa 1 10 Krugerrand $188.51 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 45m |  1982 Krugerrand 1 10 oz Gold Coin $188.50 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 2h 39m |
 1982 1 10 oz South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Brilliant BU Uncirculated NEW $152.59 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 51m |  LADIES MENS 14K YELLOW GOLD 1984 KRUGERRAND FYNGOUD 1 10oz PENDANT CHARM 109 $229.00 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 27m |  1980 South African Krugerrand 1 10 OZ FINE GOLD $198.50 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 7h 32m |
gives small investors a chance to invest in the gold market. Because of their small size, they're very affordable- however make no mistake that they carry every bit as much value as their larger cousins when stacked together. Ten 1/10 oz Krugerrands would actually sell for more than one 1 oz gold Krugerrand- since there is a slight higher percentage premium per coin for the fractal Krugerrands.
Krugerrands are 22k gold, which means that they are mixed with different metals in order to be tough enough to withstand handling. If the Krugerrand was made of pure 24 carat gold, it could be easily dented, scratched and bent, so the South African mint adds copper. Because the Krugerrand is meant to be an investment vehicle for gold, they do take the time to carefully add the amount of gold stamped on coin, so even though your 1/10 oz Krugerrand is only 22K, it still contains that 1/10 oz of gold. If you're really an enthusiast for the Krugerrand, it's interesting to note that the ratio is 11 parts gold to 1 part copper- so they are 8.3% copper and 91.7% gold. While we're talking about the gold content on the 1/10oz Krugerrand, might as well give you some detail on their physical characteristics as well.
Gold Content: .1 oz, or 3.110 grams.
Weight: 3.393 g - They're a little heavier than 3 paperclips for comparison. Remember the copper adds to the weight.
Fineness: 22 carats
Diameter: 16.55 mm
Thickness: 1.35 mm
It's also interesting to note a little something about the “reeded” edge of the coin; there are certain numbers of these indentations on each genuine Krugerrand. The one-tenth ounce gold Krugerrand has 115 reeds. This is one way you can check to make sure you have a genuine Krugerrand, albeit a painful one. Take the time and do your research. Know the price of gold, and the value of the Krugerrand you're hunting. Usually you can find a the best prices at an eBay Krugerrand auction, however every so often you can get a good deal at a dealer in bulk. With the economy the way it is today, investing in gold, as it has been for centuries, is one way you can hedge against an uncertain future. Krugerrands are a great way for people like you and me to get involved in the gold market, with as many or as few as our budget allows. The 1/10 oz gold Krugerrand allows small investors to own gold..
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