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about knox

Knox Safe Custody is South Africa’s premier provider of secure storage solutions, specializing in safety deposit boxes, bullion trading, precious metal evaluation, and secured loans. As the first insured facility and the first to offer a precinct, Knox stands at the forefront of security and innovation. Located in the former U.S. Consulate in Houghton, Johannesburg, our state-of-the-art facility features an underground vault, offering discreet, private, and highly secure services for individuals and businesses. Whether you’re safeguarding heirlooms, investing in gold, or selling precious metals, Knox provides a seamless, private, and professional experience tailored to your needs.

History & Integrity

Founded in 2009, with a commitment to excellence and security, Knox Safe Custody has built a reputation as a trusted provider of secure storage and precious metal services. With a focus on integrity, discretion, and customer trust, we have steadily grown to become a leader in the industry. Our heritage is grounded in providing reliable, transparent services to safeguard your valuables, ensuring a legacy of trust that spans generations. At Knox, your peace of mind is our priority.

At Knox Safe Custody, we are driven by a core set of values that define every aspect of our service

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Security

We prioritize the safety and protection of your valuables with advanced security measures that guarantee peace of mind.
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Discretion

We understand the importance of privacy and handle every transaction with the utmost confidentiality.
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Trust

Our clients’ trust is earned through reliable, transparent services, ensuring that your valuable assets are in safe hands.
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Excellence

We are committed to providing exceptional service, continuously improving our processes, and using the best technology to meet our clients’ needs.

Our Mission

To be the leading provider of secure storage and precious metal services, offering tailored, discreet, and reliable solutions for individuals and businesses. Through innovation, integrity, and a customer-centric approach, we aim to safeguard your most valuable assets and provide
a trusted partner for your financial security.

our partners

At Knox, we’ve carefully selected a network of industry-leading partners to help provide the most secure, innovative, and reliable services to our valued clients. Through these collaborations, we deliver unmatched expertise, enhanced protection, and world-class service.

Rand Refinery

Knox Safe Custody is a local Krugerrand dealer linked to Rand Refinery. Rand Refinery are Suppliers of Krugerrands, granules, minted bars, coin blanks and medallions. Their offering extends across the precious metals value chain and begins with world-class smelting, evaluation, refining and recovery of precious metals that have been responsibly sourced. From there, they fabricate a variety of products for investment and retail clients.

Lloyd’s

The Knox Safety Deposit Box liability is underwritten by Lloyds of London through our partner Artinsure (Pty) Ltd. You can insure the contents of your safe deposit box up to R5 000 000.

Jasriel Foundation

The Jasriel Foundation stands as a beacon of hope in the fight against child abuse in sport. Founded by Olivia Jasriel, who herself experienced abuse at the hands of a tennis player when she was just 12 years old, our mission is to support children who have faced sexual, physical or emotional abuse in sport. At the core of our work is a commitment to mental health support. We offer programs designed to help survivors cope with the trauma they have endured and to assist them on their journey to healing. Our support extends not only to the children but also to adults who are navigating the complexities of the justice system.

C. Hafner

C.HAFNER is one of Europe’s leading product and service providers in the field of precious metals technology.

Metcon

Metcon manufactures world-class investment products for local and international investors ranging from minted bars, medallions, cast bars and more.

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Knox Safe Custody completed The Vault Operators Training that provides all the learning resources and assessment tools needed to ensure vault operators across the global vault network apply the same high standards as those adhered to by London vaults. Vault Operators Course Accredited

Through our partnerships, you can rest assured your valuables are safe with one of the industry’s top firms.

Security

At Knox Safe Custody, security is at the heart of everything we do. We go beyond traditional measures, integrating cutting-edge technology and robust systems to ensure your valuables are protected at all times. Our underground vaults are equipped with multi-layered access controls, advanced surveillance systems, and constant monitoring, providing a secure environment that gives you peace of mind. Every aspect of our facility is designed to minimize risk while maximizing privacy, so you can trust that your assets are in the safest hands possible.

our tenants

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Art Gems

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