South Africa, with its vast gold reserves is a leading producer of collectible gold coins, also known as numismatic coins. more
South African coins enjoy special status among coin collectors the world over. Besides their value as collectibles, both antique South African coins and modern collector coins are increasingly perceived as profitable investments that fetch high returns. more
Gold has been a fascination of mankind for centuries. It is the most ductile and malleable metal known, making it ideal for jewellery applications, the fact that it does not tarnish in contact with air or water adds to its allure. more
South Africas gold, the Krugerrand coin is named after Paul Kruger, former President of the South Africa Republic and the Witwatersrand, the countries vast gold vein that was first discovered in 1884. more
South Africa is renowned for its wonderful variety of wildlife. Before the days of conservation, big game hunters flocked to the country in search of trophies to demonstrate their skills. more
Is it legal to sell the Mandela 90th birthday R5 coins? Is it illegal? Or could it be just a little legal? more
The bidding may have started at R1, but by the end of the online auction the price paid for a set of eleven South African coins minted in 1892 reached another record high. more
If you happen to be among the lucky ones who manage to get hands on one of the five million new R5 Mandela coin, would you trade it for a loaf, pardon, half-a-loaf of bread? more
A set of four R5 coins minted in the year 2000 was listed on bidorbuy auction at the starting price tag of over half a million Rands. The jury is still out on whether the offer is a serious one, or merely a promotional ploy more
In July 2007 bidorbuy, South Africa's leading online marketplace, facilitated the sale of an 1892 ZAR Kruger pond sold for a staggering R210,000. more
A set of rare South African coins sold for R325,000 on bidorbuy confirms that rare coins are an attractive investment venue, especially in times of economic downturn more