Coin Terminology: What makes a coin a coin?

Navigate the anatomy and terminology of coined currencies and coin-shaped pieces, on the blog.

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For the first time ever, PlatAfrica pieces are available exclusively online. Invest in the precious resource of platinum, and the glowing talent of South African jewellers.

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Ubuntu: I am because we are

Ubuntu Gold is here

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Africa is rich

In people, in culture, in precious metals. MetCon has a vision to grow and evolve Africa’s wealth.

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Together we are transforming the industry for good

Necklace Designed by Chris van Rensburg, Studio C.

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Focus on Finishing

MetCon offers exceptionally good jeweller services, including printing, casting and finishing. Designed by Andreas Salver.

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MetCon SEZ

A flagship refinery in the heart of ORTIA

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MetCon is one of the most advanced refineries in South Africa, adding value locally to responsibly sourced precious metals, for supply to a local and global market.

Our offering includes superlative refining, world-class wealth products and specialist jeweller services.

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Our Vision

The Evolution of African Wealth

MetCon’s vision is to grow Africa’s wealth, support the local precious metal industry, tell jewellers’ stories and create wealth products that invite all South Africans to share in the richness of this land.

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Ring designs by Nonhlanhla Mthali of Hodari Jewellers Creations and Platandia.

Our Promise

Platinum Provenance

Supported by our partners, Anglo American Platinum, we declare that the ethical standards of MetCon platinum, from metal through process to piece, are of the finest in the world.

Our unique mark of provenance is your guarantee of superior quality and traceable origin of your platinum product.

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Our Future

A Sustainability Story

As priorities shift and responsibility clarifies, MetCon is committed to demonstrating social, economic and environmental value, in a world that deserves our efforts.

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Partners and Patrons

We are dedicated to elevating the precious metal industry and the South African jeweller, as well as supporting the local community.

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