High quality South African gold with an amazing historical background!
Just a simple snail shell? The Money Cowry is much more than that. Dating back to 1200 BC, money cowries were widely used as currency around the world, on almost every continent. Now, the attractive advantages of this ancient currency, a humble snail shell, have been replicated in pure .9999 gold.
The Money Cowry, or Cypraea Moneta, was reportedly used as a liquid asset as recently as the middle of the 20th century. Now in available in .9999 fine gold, the 10 gram gold cowry improves upon its fragile ancestor’s advantages. Pure gold in small denominations is especially desirable due to its convenience, durability, incredible value and very small size.
This product offered by Kitco is three (3) of the 10 g gold money cowries, in an attractive African pouch made of soft sheepskin. Each of the three gold cowries weighs 0.3215 oz (10 g). Each bag of three gold cowries contains 0.9645 oz (30 grams) of pure .9999 fine gold.
Shaped like a real money cowry shell, each pure gold 10 gram cowrie is stamped with both weight (10 g) and purity (.9999). Whether for an investment in gold, or just for a convenient and portable way to hold small amounts of pure gold, these gold money cowries are for you. Add Gold Cowries to your cart today!
Money cowries are also available at Kitco in pure .999 silver. Visit our silver product pages to see the 10 g Silver Money Cowries .999 - Kilo Bag and to learn more about this exciting silver bullion product.
This gold money cowry is minted by the South African Metals Concentrators. Kitco also carries their 1 oz 1 oz Gold Spiral of Time Bar, 1 oz Gold Spiral of Life Bar. View these and other gold bars from reputable refiners, or take a look at Kitco’s gold products page for our complete offering of gold coins and bars.
DISCLAIMER: This product is taxable for Canadian Residents.