Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown, surrounded by the inscriptions “HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II”, “TUAC”, and the year “2009”. The design highlights Tristan da Cunha’s connection to the British Crown.
Reverse: The reverse features a springbok antelope, one of the most iconic symbols of the South African Krugerrand series. The inscription “HALF CROWN” appears along the edge, with a small crown symbol beside the animal.
About the coin: This commemorative gold coin honors the legendary Krugerrand, one of the world’s most famous bullion coins. Issued by Tristan da Cunha, the coin combines British numismatic heritage with South African symbolism. Due to their limited mintages, Tristan da Cunha coins are highly collectible among numismatists.
