DESCRIPTION
Coins certified NGC :
Republic gold 2-Piece "The Lost Hoard" Assorted Certified Set NGC
1) gold 1/2 Pond 1897 - MS61
Pretoria Mint, KM9.2, Hern-Z43. This coin represents the final year of issue for this renowned rarity in the ZAR series. It boasts an attractive luster, with only a few minor contact marks consistent with its assigned grade. The strike is generally sharp, except for the typical weakness observed on the eagle on the reverse.
2) gold "The Lost Hoard" 1/10 Krugerrand (1/10oz) 2019 - PR69 Ultra Cameo
South African mint, KM-Unl., Hern-KT47.
Accompanied by a SAM box of issue, an informational leaflet and COA #007 out of maximum issue limit of 233.
PEDIGREE
Rare set from The Lost Hoard treasure. Box number 7 out of 233.
From the Gatsby Collection.
A rare and intriguing collection of South African gold coins, discovered in a Swiss vault, has been released by the South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
While it is well-documented that gold was evacuated from Pretoria by the Transvaal Government during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902), no precise records exist regarding its ultimate fate. This uncertainty has fueled the enduring legend of the Kruger Millions. The allure of this lost gold makes the recent discovery of a substantial cache of Kruger ponde a remarkable numismatic event.
Referred to as “The Lost Hoard” by the numismatic community, these Kruger ponde were initially stored in the Netherlands in the early 20th century. Before World War II (1939–1945), the hoard was transferred to Switzerland for safekeeping, where it remained untouched in a secure vault for decades until its recent sale at auction.
Now held by the South African Mint, a trusted guardian of the nation’s rich numismatic heritage, these original, certified, and graded coins are available for collectors. Each is accompanied by a special 2019 limited-edition Krugerrand featuring a distinctive privy mark.
These exclusive coins are available in two distinct sets:
The first set includes a Lost Hoard Kruger Half-Pond (1893–1900) paired with a 2019 1/10 oz gold privy-mark proof Krugerrand.
The second set features a Lost Hoard Kruger Full Pond (1893–1900) alongside a 2019 1/4 oz gold privy-mark proof Krugerrand.
These sets are strictly limited to 233 and 677 units, respectively.
“The discovery of the Lost Hoard is truly awe-inspiring, and it is with great pride that we offer the coin sets to the numismatic fraternity. The sets are the closest, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to physically own authentic remnants of the Transvaal gold,” says Honey Mamabolo, Managing Director of the South African Mint.
The authenticity of The Lost Hoard has been independently verified and graded by the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) in Florida, USA. Each coin has undergone individual grading, certification, and encapsulation. The certification confirms its authenticity, legal tender status (1893–1900).
The packaging includes, among other features, a replica of the original money bag in which the coins were concealed for over a century, COA and luxury original box.