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SA Mint Products

Limited-edition proofs, Big Five silver, and fractional Krugerrand sets — struck by the South African Mint and sourced through an authorised dealer.

About the South African Mint

Coins of National Heritage, Made to Be Kept

The South African Mint has been striking the country’s circulating and collector coinage for more than 130 years. Today its proof and bullion programmes — the Krugerrand, the Natura series, the Big Five, the Protea and the annual R5 commemorative — are sought after by South African and international collectors alike.

Each SA Mint release is produced in tightly controlled mintages, finished to bullion or proof standard, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. That combination of provenance, craftsmanship and limited supply is what gives these coins their long-term appeal — both as objects of national heritage and as a tangible store of value alongside our gold offering.

City Coins is an authorised dealer of The South African Mint and The Rand Refinery. We hold current-year releases, hard-to-source proof sets, and a deep back-catalogue of out-of-production series (including a substantial Natura collection that no longer ships from the Mint).

Featured Release

2026 SA Krugerrand 6-Coin Fractional Proof Set

Limited edition of 400 worldwide — comprising the 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz and 1/50 oz proof Krugerrands in a single presentation case.

SA Mint releases share something every serious collection needs: a story, a finite run, and a finish that holds its quality for generations. The Big Five Series III — currently mid-cycle with the Leopard 1 oz silver bullion — is a textbook example. Annual themed releases, limited mintages, and uncirculated finishes give each year’s coin both narrative and scarcity.

Whether the goal is to complete a series, anchor a collection in 999 fine silver, or hold a piece of national history, the SA Mint catalogue offers depth that the Krugerrand alone cannot. We help collectors and first-time buyers source the right pieces — and lock in current-year releases before they sell out.

South African Mint coins are among the most collected — and most enduring — pieces struck on the African continent.

Speak to Us About SA Mint Coins

Mintages are limited and current-year proof sets sell through quickly. Talk to our team for availability, secure storage options, and pricing on out-of-production series.

Who are City Coins?

A business started in 1967 by the Jaffe family, founded by the late Allen Jaffe  and then taken over by his wife Natalie after his tragic passing in 1975. On her passing in January 2023, Natalie’s daughter Sharon took over the reins. She had been working extremely closely with her mother in recent years and learned the ropes from the best of the best.

Sharon soon joined forces with Doron Duveen, a former client of City Coins and close friend of the family. Together, they have formed a formidable team. Dedicated not only to preserving and  continuing this special business, but also growing it by exploring new avenues aided by technology and the ever-changing needs of collector’s worldwide. 

Our dedication, passion and unparalleled service have earned us international recognition, culminating in our current standing as the only South African representative of Noonans Mayfair, the prestigious UK auction house. We have their experts on hand, plus their international auction sales platform to leverage for our clients. 

With 60 years of experience spent building some of the world’s largest and most impressive collections, City Coins is an expert coin dealer in Cape Town you can trust.

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Sunday, 9 November, bring your special coins, banknotes, medals, jewellery, or gold for a free valuation.

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Medals

City Coins has achieved global recognition for  South African war medals with a worldwide customer base eagerly following our medal auctions.

The market for war medals and decorations has been popular for decades. Medals can be collected according to a specific battle, rebellion or conflict. Sometimes people simply prefer to collect medals that appeal to them aesthetically. 

A lot of the time, however, people keep medals because they form emotional attachments to them. This is especially true for South Africans and Britons with family members who received the Queens South Africa (QSA) medal for fighting in the Boer War. Although some might feel attached to medals and want to hang onto them, sometimes the memory of the recipient is better served in the collection of someone who will really cherish the medal and appreciate its history.

Perhaps you have war medals or decorations that have been passed down from generation to generation through your family? If you would like to find out more about your medals or how much they are worth, please get in touch. If you have medals for sale, we can give you all the advice you need in order to evaluate and sell them.

Bank Notes

While the world of money transitions into an era devoid of paper with cryptocurrency and NFT, banknotes have become even more rare and popular. 

 

Our banknotes range from the famous Siege of Mafeking to the South African notes from Governors of The Reserve Bank. We have rare notes and specimens.

The American Gold Eagle and South African Krugerrand bullion coins, for instance, are made up of .9167 fine gold, thus making them 22-karat. But they still contain one troy ounce of gold – which is why they weigh 1.0909 troy ounces overall. The added alloy creates a more durable coin.

The spot gold price is simply the current market price of gold at which traders can perform over-the-counter trades with each other. It is the cost of one troy ounce of gold, and the greater the price, the higher the demand.

We are an authorised dealer of The Rand Refinery and The South African Mint. We deal in all types of gold and silver Krugerrands as well as special Krugerrand sets and commemorative Krugerrands. We have a large collection of the “Natura” sets issued over the years by the SA Mint and no longer in production (so very rare!).

Krugerrands

Gold purity tends to be measured by karats – abbreviated “kt” – with 24-karat gold designated as 0.999 fine or above. Pure gold fineness would be 1.000; however, the softness of gold would make such coins impractical to use, so 0.999 fine and above is considered pure gold. These coins contain only the most minuscule amount of another metal – or ‘alloy’ – needed to make them tradable. 

The American Gold Eagle and South African Krugerrand bullion coins, for instance, are made up of .9167 fine gold, thus making them 22-karat. But they still contain one troy ounce of gold – which is why they weigh 1.0909 troy ounces overall. The added alloy creates a more durable coin.

The spot gold price is simply the current market price of gold at which traders can perform over-the-counter trades with each other. It is the cost of one troy ounce of gold, and the greater the price, the higher the demand.

We are an authorised dealer of The Rand Refinery and The South African Mint. We deal in all types of gold and silver Krugerrands as well as special Krugerrand sets and commemorative Krugerrands. We have a large collection of the “Natura” sets issued over the years by the SA Mint and no longer in production (so very rare!).

Coins

We specialise in South African coins either of rarity (graded or potential)  or commemorative value. Many old South African coins contain gold/silver and are rare, like the famous Veld pond and 1931 Tickey.  

We also deal with international coins, and have a global clientele and network through Noonans Mayfair which we can leverage for our customers.