Where are the Kruger Millions buried?
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Where are the Kruger Millions buried?
According to legend, about two million pounds in buried gold and diamonds lie hidden in the Blyde River area in the province of Mpumalanga. The treasure is said to consist of hidden gold and coins worth more than US $500,000,000 in today’s terms.
What happened to the Kruger gold?
The Kruger Millions Vanishes The most common belief is that it was buried on a farm, somewhere between Sabie and Watervalboven. And that was it, the gold was never officially seen again. In September 1900, Paul Kruger left South Africa forever, and the knowledge of the gold may have died with those that buried it.
Has anyone found the Kruger gold?
In 2001, it emerged that a family of farm workers had discovered some of these Kruger pods near Ermelo in Mpumalanga as early as 1960. The Kruger ponds, now owned by the South African Mint, have been independently verified and graded by the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation in Florida, in the United States.
When did Paul Kruger arrive in South Africa?
Kruger, aged 26, accompanied Pretorius and on 17 January 1852 was present at the conclusion of the Sand River Convention, under which Britain recognised “the Emigrant Farmers” in the Transvaal as independent: they called themselves the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (“South African Republic”).
How many Kruger coins have been found?
A Zulu family living in the area for more than 100 years has been confirmed to have dug up “at least 4 000 Kruger pounds”, three kilometres from the farm of JJ Scholtz, where a statue of President Paul Kruger was found last month. Analysis of the coins apparently show that they were minted in 1889.
What is the most valuable coin in South Africa?
Single 9 Pond
1. Single 9 Pond (1898) What is the rarest most valuable coin? The 1898 Single 9 Pond tops in the list of rarest and most valuable coins in South Africa.
How much are Kruger coins worth?
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| Name | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Krugerrand 1 oz | 1,815.20 | USD per 1 Ounce |
| Krugerrand 1/10 oz | 163.20 | CHF per 1/10 Ounce |
| Krugerrand 1/2 oz | 816.00 | CHF per 1/2 Ounce |
| Krugerrand 1/4 oz | 408.00 | CHF per 1/4 Ounce |
Where did Paul Kruger live in South Africa?
Transvaal
Settling in the Transvaal At age 16, Paul Kruger was entitled to choose a farm for himself. He chose a farm at the base of the Magaliesberg Mountains and settled there in 1841. In 1842 he married Maria du Plessis and the couple moved to the Eastern Transvaal.
Who was Kruger named after?
president Paul Kruger
After the proclamation of the Kruger National Park, named for president Paul Kruger (1825-1904), in 1926, the first three tourist cars entered the park in 1927. No accommodation was provided for visitors. They made their own camps in enclosures of thorn bush. Tourists could come and go at any time, day or night.
Why did Paul Kruger go to Switzerland?
He went to the Netherlands seeking international assistance for his war with Britain. He received sympathy, but little else. Britain won the war in 1902, but gave the Boers substantial aid as part of the peace agreement. Paul Kruger died in exile in Switzerland in 1904, having never returned to the Transvaal.
How much is a R5 Mandela coin worth?
How much can I get for the Mandela R5 coin? The value of the R5 Mandela circulation coin remains R5-00. However, the gold Mandela coins forming part of the Natura series of gold coin are bought back by the SARB at the prevailing gold price.
What is a proof Kruger Rand?
The Krugerrand proof coin is a collectors coin that showcases the fine craft, design and technique corresponding to the original bullion coin. Proof coins are pressed several times with a lower weight, transferring each detail impeccably.