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AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED - SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 28 February 2017

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SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017

      AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
    (Registration number: 2013/022008/06)

SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    For the year ended 28 February 2017
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

Share code: ETFGLD
ISIN: ZAE000182523

Share code: ETFPLT
ISIN: ZAE000182556

Share code: ETFPLD
ISIN: ZAE000182531

Share code: ETFRHO
ISIN: ZAE000210787

Preparer/Compiler                     The summarised annual financial statements
                                      were independently compiled by:
                                      Maitland Group South Africa Limited
                                      Candice Snyders

Supervised                            Africa ETF Issuer (RF) Limited is managed by
                                      The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
                                      ("Standard Bank"). All references to manager and
                                      management relate to The Standard Bank of
                                      South Africa Limited. These summarised annual
                                      financial statements are under the direction and
                                      supervision of Standard Bank.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

SUMMARISED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2017
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
At 28 February 2017


                                           Notes
                                                         2017             2016
                                                          R                R

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents                               40,613,719       24,995,786
Trade and other receivables                                260,345          535,441
Bullion Investments                          4       6,777,704,780    6,209,544,136
Current tax receivable                                     505,044          376,174
Deferred tax                                 3             192,312          165,907


Total Assets                                         6,819,276,200    6,235,617,444


EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Equity
Share capital                                                   120            120
Retained income                                          40,391,241     24,851,443

Total Equity                                             40,391,361     24,851,563

Liabilities

Trade and other payables                                 4,414,110        4,385,246
Debentures                                   5       6,774,470,729    6,206,380,635


Total Liabilities                                    6,778,884,839    6,210,765,881


Total Equity and Liabilities                         6,819,276,200    6,235,617,444

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AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

SUMMARISED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2017
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 28 February 2017


                                               Notes
                                                           2017             2016
                                                            R                R

Management fee income                                      25,705,711      26,927,762
Other income                                                2,101,490         285,000
Operating expenses                                         (7,582,710)     (7,195,090)
Fair value adjustment on Bullion Investments     4        967,700,474    (669,854,126)
Fair value adjustment on Debentures              5       (968,479,735)    669,869,469

Operating profit                                          19,445,230      20,033,015

Finance income                                              2,164,506        973,178
Finance cost                                                   (8,644)        (2,715)

Profit before taxation                                    21,601,092      21,003,478

Taxation                                         6         (6,061,294)     (5,890,246)

Profit for the year                                       15,539,798      15,113,232

Profit for the year attributable to:
Owners of the company                                     15,539,798      15,113,232

Other comprehensive income                                        -                -

Total comprehensive income for the year                   15,539,798      15,113,232


Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the Company                                     15,539,798      15,113,232
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

SUMMARISED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2017
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 28 February 2017



                                                          Retained
                                          Share capital    income      Total equity
                                               R              R             R

Balances as at 28 February 2015                     120    9,738,211      9,738,331

Changes in equity                                   -            -               -

Total comprehensive income for the year             -     15,113,232     15,113,232

Total changes                                       -     15,113,232     15,113,232

Balances as at 29 February 2016                     120   24,851,443     24,851,563

Changes in equity                                   -            -               -

Total comprehensive income for the year             -     15,539,798     15,539,798

Total changes                                       -     15,539,798     15,539,798

Balances as at 28 February 2017                     120   40,391,241     40,391,361
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

SUMMARISED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2017
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 28 February 2017


                                                                    2017               2016
                                                         Notes       R                  R
Cash flows from operating activities

Cash generated from operations                                      19,678,640        21,840,385
Tax paid                                                            (6,216,569)       (6,351,616)
Finance income                                                       2,164,506           973,178
Finance expense                                                         (8,644)           (2,715)
Net cash from operating activities                                  15,617,933        16,459,232

Cash flows from investing activities

Sale of Bullion                                            4      2,052,910,580     2,682,118,871
Purchase of Bullion                                        4     (1,681,825,448)   (1,585,674,047)
Net cash from investing activities                                  371,085,132     1,096,444,824

Cash flows from financing activities

Creation of debentures                                     5      1,681,825,448     1,585,674,046
Debentures redeemed                                        5     (2,052,910,580)   (2,682,118,871)
Net cash from financing activities                                 (371,085,132)   (1,096,444,825)

Net movement in cash and cash equivalents                           15,617,933        16,459,231
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year              24,995,786         8,536,555

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year                    40,613,719        24,995,786
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



1. Presentation of the annual financial statements

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these annual financial statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

1.1 Statement of compliance

The audited annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and in the manner required by the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 and the JSE
Listings Requirements.

1.2 Basis of accounting and measurement

The annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with going concern principles using the
historical cost basis, unless otherwise stated in the detailed accounting policies below.

1.3 Functional and presentation currency

The annual financial statements are presented in South African Rand, which is the Company’s functional
currency. All financial information is presented to the nearest Rand.

1.4 Use of estimates, assumptions and judgements

In the preparation of the annual financial statements, management is required to make estimates and
assumptions that affect reported income, expenses, assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. Use of available information and the application of judgement is inherent in the formation of
estimates. Actual results in the future could differ from these estimates, which may be material to the financial
statements within the next financial year.
Judgements made by management that could have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the
financial statements include:

- Estimated fair value of Bullion Investments
- Assessment to determine the Company's functional currency
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



1.5 Financial instruments

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured on the
basis as set out below. Transaction costs of instruments carried at fair value through profit or loss are
recognised immediately through the profit and loss component of the statement of comprehensive
income. For other categories of financial instruments, transaction costs (incremental costs directly
attributable to the acquisition, issue or disposal of a financial instrument) and transaction income (i.e.
initiation fees) are capitalised to the initial carrying amount.

Financial instruments are recognised on the date when the Company enters into contractual
arrangements with counterparties to purchase or sell the financial instruments.

Financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets and financial liabilities classified in this category are those that have been
designated by management upon initial recognition. Management may only designate an instrument
at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition when the following criteria are met:
? The designation eliminates or significantly reduces the inconsistent treatment that would
     otherwise arise from measuring the assets or liabilities or recognising gains or losses on them
     on a different basis.
? The assets and liabilities are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis, in
     accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy which significantly
     modify the cash flows that would otherwise be required by the contract.

Financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recorded in the
statement of financial position at fair value. Changes in fair value are recorded in the profit or loss
section in the statement of comprehensive income.

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at
amortised cost. Trade and other receivables are short term in nature and are not discounted.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



1.5.1 Financial liabilities

After initial recognition the debentures are held at fair value and this fair value is referenced to the price of
Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium bullion respectively.

All redeemable securities provided by the portfolios provide investors with the right to request redemption
for cash or in specie at the value proportionate to each investor's share. The securities are redeemable at
any time at the option of the security holder and are therefore classified as financial liabilities. The
carrying value of the liability at fair value and the amount which the Company is contractually required to
pay the holder on redemption approximate each other.

Classification of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

The Company classifies the debenture liability at fair value through profit or loss if they are acquired
principally for the purpose of selling in the short term, i.e. are held for trading. They are presented as
current liabilities if they are expected to be sold within 12 months after the end of the reporting period;
otherwise they are presented as non-current liabilities. The Company has elected to designate any
financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.

Amounts recognised in profit or loss

Changes in fair values of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recorded in Fair value
adjustment on Debentures in profit or loss.

1.5.2 Fair value

The fair value of financial instruments that are traded in active markets at each reporting date is
determined by reference to quoted market prices or dealer price quotations, without any deduction for
transaction costs. For financial instruments not traded in an active market, the fair value is determined
using appropriate valuation techniques. Such techniques may include, using recent arm’s length market
transactions, reference to the current fair value of another instrument that is substantially the same, a
discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation models. An analysis of fair values of financial
instruments and further details as to how they are measured are provided in note 18.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



1.5.3 Offsetting

Financial instruments are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when the
entity holds a current legally enforceable right to off-set the recognised amounts and has an intention to
either settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The legally enforceable
right must not be contingent on future events and must be enforceable in the normal course of business and
in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the company or the counterparty.

1.6 Share capital

Ordinary share capital

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares and share options are recognised as a
deduction from equity.

1.7 Revenue

Revenue is recognised at the fair value of consideration received or receivable to the extent that it is
probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The
following criteria are applicable to the following significant revenue categories:

Management fee income
The management fee income consists of a fee accrued daily on all the company's holdings of the relevant
commodity which that ETF references, calculated at the applicable rate set by the company, which is 0.30%
per annum (excluding VAT) for the Gold ETF, 0.25% per annum (excluding VAT) for the Platinum ETF,
0.35% per annum (excluding VAT) for the Palladium ETF and 0.75% per annum (excluding VAT) for the
Rhodium ETF.

1.8 Finance income

Finance income comprises of interest income on funds invested. Interest income is recognised as it accrued
in profit or loss, using the effective interest method.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash comprises of cash on hand and demand deposits.
Cash equivalents comprise highly liquid investments that are convertible into cash with an insignificant risk of
changes in value with original maturities of less than three months.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



1.10 Tax

Current tax

The current tax liability or asset is the expected tax payable or recoverable, using tax rates and tax laws
enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of
prior years. The taxation charge in the annual financial statements for amounts due to fiscal authorities in
the various territories in which the Company operates, includes estimates based on a judgement of the
application of law and practice in certain cases to determine the quantification of any liability arising. In
arriving at such estimates, management assesses the relative merits and risks of the tax treatment for
similar classes of transactions, taking into account statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance and, where
appropriate, external advice.

Deferred tax

Deferred income tax is provided, using the balance sheet method, on temporary differences arising
between the tax bases and carrying amounts of property and equipment, certain financial instruments
including derivative contracts, provisions for pensions and other post-retirements benefits and tax losses
carried forward. In relation to acquisitions, deferred tax is raised on the difference between the fair values
of net assets acquired and their tax bases in the annual financial statements. Deferred income tax is
determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting
date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred
income tax liability is settled.

The rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date are used to determine deferred income
tax. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset
or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects
neither accounting nor taxable profit and loss.

Deferred tax assets are recognised where it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against
which the temporary differences can be utilised.

The tax effects of income tax losses available against for carry forward are recognised as an asset when
it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which these losses can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the
extend that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the
deferred income tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at
each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit
will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right
exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes
relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



1.10 Tax (Continued)

Value added tax (VAT)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of VAT, except:
? where the VAT incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation
   authority, in which case the VAT is recognised as part of the asset or expense; and
? receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of VAT included.

1.11 Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium Bullion

Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium Bullion are commodities that the Company buys and/or sells for
others or on their own account in order to generate a return of the respective Debenture and/or to realise
fees. The Company enables investors to track the performance of commodities through investing in the
respective debentures linked to Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium. There is an active market for the
respective commodities with trading prices publically available. The most appropriate policy is to hold Bullion
as an investment held at fair value through profit and loss.

Bullion is initially measured at fair value and is subsequently measured on the basis as set out below.
Transaction costs of Bullion carried at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately through the
profit and loss component of the statement of comprehensive income.

Bullion is recognised on the date when the Company enters into contractual arrangements with
counterparties to purchase Bullion.

It is subsequently measured at fair value and recorded on the statement of financial position. Changes in fair
value are recorded in the profit and loss section in the statement of comprehensive income.

The fair value of Bullion is affected by the market and is determined with reference to the exchange quoted
selling price of gold/ platinum/ palladium/ rhodium per ounce known as Gold PM fix, Platinum PM fix,
Palladium PM fix and Rhodium PM fix.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



2. New Standards and Interpretations

2.1 Standards and interpretations effective and adopted in the current year

The application of the Company's accounting policies are consistent with those adopted in the prior year.
There were no standards and amendments which became effective in the current year which are applicable to
the Company.


2.2 Standards and interpretations not yet effective

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations issued are not yet effective for the
current reporting period and have not been applied in preparing these annual financial statements. Only those
standards, amendments and interpretations which were assessed to be applicable to the Company are
disclosed below:

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

During July 2014 the IASB issued IFRS 9 as a complete standard including the requirements previously
issued and the additional amendments to introduce a new expected loss impairment model and limited
changes to the classification and measurement requirements for financial assets.


This amendment completes the IASB's financial instruments project and the standard is effective for reporting
periods on or after 1 January 2018 with early adoption permitted (subject to local endorsement requirements).
The amount is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's annual financial statements.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



2. New Standards and Interpretations (continued)

2.2 Standards and interpretations not yet effective

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The core principle of the new Standard is for companies to recognise revenue to depict the transfer of
goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration (that is, payment) to which the
company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. IFRS 15 establishes a five-step
model that will apply to revenue earned from a contract with a customer regardless of the type of revenue
transaction or industry. The standard’s requirements will also apply to the recognition of some gains and
losses of some non-financial assets that are not an output of the entity’s ordinary activities.

The new standard will also result in enhanced disclosures about revenue, provide guidance for
transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively (for example, service revenue and
contract modifications). The standard also improves guidance for multiple-element arrangements.
Extensive disclosures will be required including the disaggregation of total revenue, information about
performance obligations, changes in contract asset and liability account balances between periods and
key judgements and estimates. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1
January 2018. The amount is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's annual financial
statements.

IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows
Disclosure Initiative: Amendments requiring entities to disclose information about changes in their
financing liabilities. The additional disclosures will help investors to evaluate changes in liabilities arising
from financing activities, including changes from cash flows and non-cash changes (such as foreign
exchange gains or losses). The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January
2017. The amount is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's annual financial
statements.

IAS 12 Income Taxes
Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses (Amendments to IAS 12): Narrow-scope
amendment to clarify the requirements on recognition of deferred tax assets for unrealised losses on debt
instruments measured at fair value. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1
January 2017. The amount is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's annual financial
statements.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017

                                                                                2017                2016
                                                                                 R                   R
3.    Deferred tax

      Deferred tax asset
      Deferred tax asset                                                          192,312            165,907

      Reconciliation of movement in deferred tax asset
      Opening balance                                                             165,907            168,686
      Fair value movements on Bullion Investments                            (270,956,133)       187,559,155
      Fair value movements on Debentures                                      271,174,326       (187,563,451)
      Accruals                                                                   (194,185)            72,023
      Prepayments                                                                   2,397            (70,506)
                                                                                  192,312            165,907

      Tax effects of temporary differences between tax and
      book value for:
      Fair value on Bullion Investments                                      (207,970,865)         62,985,268
      Fair value on Debentures                                                208,198,934         (62,975,392)
      Accruals                                                                     32,352             226,537
      Prepayments                                                                 (68,109)            (70,506)
                                                                                  192,312             165,907


4.    Bullion Investments

      Gold
      Fair value at the beginning of the year                                  38,985,266         27,839,868
      Gold purchases during the year                                           94,711,390                -
      Proceeds on gold sales during the year                                     (169,121)           (79,804)
      Fair value adjustment for the year                                      (12,706,084)        11,225,202
                                                                              120,821,451         38,985,266

      As at 28 February 2017, 7,428.99 (2016: 1,987.01) ounces of gold bullion to the value of approximately
      R120,772,649 (2016: R38,944,395) has been pledged in favour of AfricaGold Security Trust as security
      for the guarantee provided by AfricaGold Security Trust against Africa ETF Issuer's obligations under the
      AfricaGold debentures. The balance of the gold bullion holdings which have not been pledged are for
      Africa ETF Issuer's own account. Refer to note 22 for details on the Security Trust.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017

                                                                               2017                2016
                                                                                R                   R
4.   Bullion Investments (continued)

     Platinum
     Fair value at the beginning of the year                                1,710,375,670      1,501,132,057
     Platinum purchases during the year                                       395,308,053        935,310,427
     Platinum redemptions during the year                                    (136,074,903)      (894,231,496)
     Proceeds on platinum sales during the year                                (5,863,596)        (6,989,308)
     Fair value adjustment for the year                                      (182,181,970)       175,153,990
                                                                            1,781,563,254      1,710,375,670

     As at 28 February 2017, 133,664.79 (2016: 117,233,87) ounces of platinum bullion to the value of
     approximately R1,780,832,407 (2016: R1,709,800,836) has been pledged in favour of AfricaPlatinum
     Security Trust as security for the guarantee provided by AfricaPlatinum Security Trust against the Africa
     ETF Issuer’s obligations under the AfricaPlatinum Debentures. The balance of the platinum bullion
     holdings which have not been pledged are for Africa ETF Issuer’s own account. Refer to note 22 for details
     on the Security Trust.

     Palladium
     Fair value at the beginning of the year                                4,452,249,398       6,567,000,350
     Palladium purchases during the year                                      637,864,018         642,530,280
     Palladium redemptions during the year                                 (1,848,821,294)     (1,787,887,375)
     Proceeds on palladium sales during the year                              (19,484,037)        (25,466,526)
     Fair value adjustment for the year                                     1,090,803,572        (943,927,331)
                                                                            4,312,611,657       4,452,249,398

     As at 28 February 2017, 423,987.49 (2016: 567,581.30) ounces of palladium bullion to the value of
     approximately R4,310,954,890 (2016: R4,449,712,542) has been pledged in favour of AfricaPalladium
     Security Trust as security for the guarantee provided by AfricaPalladium Security Trust against Africa ETF
     Issuer’s obligations under the AfricaPalladium Debentures. The balance of the palladium bullion holdings
     which have not been pledged are for Africa ETF Issuer’s own account. Refer to note 22 for details on the
     Security Trust.

     Rhodium
     Fair value at the beginning of the year                                   7,933,802                  -
     Rhodium purchases during the year                                       553,941,987            7,833,340
     Rhodium redemptions during the year                                     (68,014,383)                 -
     Proceeds on Rhodium sales during the year                                (2,937,944)                 -
     Fair value adjustment for the year                                       71,784,956              100,462
                                                                             562,708,418            7,933,802

     As at 28 February 2017, 46,655.68 (2016: 748.45) ounces of rhodium bullion to the value of approximately
     R561,962,440 (2016:7,922,862) has been pledged in favour of AfricaRhodium Security Trust as security for
     the guarantee provided by AfricaRhodium Security Trust against Africa ETF Issuer’s obligations under the
     AfricaRhodium Debentures. The balance of the rhodium bullion holdings which have not been pledged are
     for Africa ETF Issuer’s own account. Refer to note 22 for details on the Security Trust.

     Total Bullion Investments
     Fair value at the beginning of the year                                6,209,544,136       8,095,972,275
     Total bullion purchases during the year                                1,681,825,448       1,585,674,047
     Total bullion redemptions during the year                             (2,052,910,580)     (2,682,118,871)
     Proceeds on Total bullion sales during the year                          (28,454,698)        (32,535,638)
     Fair value adjustment for the year                                       967,700,474        (757,447,677)
                                                                            6,777,704,780       6,209,544,136
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017




5.    Debentures

      The unsecured debenture values are linked to the respective gold, platinum, palladium and rhodium
      prices and are listed on the Exchange Traded Index Funds sector of the Johannesburg Stock
      Exchange. The date of initial issue of the debentures was 4 December 2015 for Rhodium, 24 March
      2014 for Palladium and 7 April 2014 for Platinum and Gold.

      The Debentures do not bear interest and rank pari passu among each other. The debenture holders
      have not acquired any ownership, right or beneficial interest in or to any Gold, Platinum, Palladium or
      Rhodium Bullion held by the Company. The holder can redeem a debenture as long as the conditions
      for redemption as set out in the prospectus have been met. Based on certain contingent events the
      Company has the option to settle the debentures; these events are not expected to occur in the
      normal course of business. The debenture holder has the option to put the debenture back to the
      Company. Details of the redemption process are set out in the prospectus.

      Fair value movements on debentures

      The carrying value of the liability at fair value and the amount which the Company is contractually
      required to pay the holder on redemption, approximate each other.

      Fair value adjustment increasing debenture liability in the current year equals R968,479,735 (fair value
      reduction in 2016: R669,869,469).

      The changes in fair value of the liability attributable to changes in credit risk is Rnil (2016: Rnil). The
      constant credit spread approach was applied from the date the liabilities were originated. No changes
      in the credit risk of the liabilities and the applicable credit spreads were observed after origin.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017




5.    Debentures (continued)

                                                   2017            2017              2016            2016
                                                Number of                         Number of
                                                debentures           R            debentures           R
      Reconciliation - Gold
      Fair value at the beginning of the year      200,000        38,944,395         200,000        27,822,736
      Creation of debentures                       550,000        94,711,390             -                 -
      Gold fee accrual (incl VAT)                      -            (206,806)            -            (105,276)
      Fair value adjustment                            -         (12,727,969)            -          11,226,935
      Gold debentures                              750,000       120,721,010         200,000        38,944,395

      Reconciliation - Platinum
      Fair value at the beginning of the year   11,800,000     1,709,800,836       11,100,000    1,500,234,532
      Creation of debentures                     2,700,000       395,308,053        7,300,000      935,310,427
      Redemptions of debentures                 (1,000,000)     (136,074,903)      (6,600,000)    (894,231,496)
      Platinum fee accrual (incl VAT)                  -          (6,264,092)             -         (6,426,918)
      Fair value adjustment                            -        (181,937,490)             -        174,914,292
      Platinum debentures                       13,500,000     1,780,832,404       11,800,000    1,709,800,836

      Reconciliation - Palladium
      Fair value at the beginning of the year    57,200,000     4,449,712,542      70,800,000     6,562,622,492
      Creation of debentures                      7,400,000       637,864,018       7,300,000       642,530,280
      Redemptions of debentures                 (21,700,000)   (1,848,821,294)    (20,900,000)   (1,787,887,375)
      Palladium fee accrual (incl VAT)                  -         (19,308,066)            -         (24,154,761)
      Fair value adjustment                             -       1,091,507,676             -        (943,398,094)
      Palladium debentures                       42,900,000     4,310,954,876      57,200,000     4,449,712,542

      Reconciliation - Rhodium
      Fair value at the beginning of the year       75,000         7,922,862              -                -
      Creation of debentures                     5,290,555       553,941,987           75,000        7,833,340
      Redemptions of debentures                   (650,000)      (68,014,383)             -                -
      Rhodium fee accrual (incl VAT)                   -          (3,525,545)             -            (10,695)
      Fair value adjustment                            -          71,637,518              -            100,217
      Rhodium debentures                         4,715,555       561,962,439           75,000        7,922,862

      Reconciliation - Total debentures
      Fair value at the beginning of the year                   6,206,380,635                     8,090,679,760
      Creation of debentures                                    1,681,825,448                     1,585,674,047
      Redemptions of debentures                                (2,052,910,580)                   (2,682,118,871)
      Total fee accrual (incl VAT)                                 (29,304,509)                     (30,697,650)
      Fair value adjustment                                       968,479,735                      (757,156,651)
      Total debentures                                          6,774,470,729                     6,206,380,635

      For the gold, platinum and palladium debentures, the fair value is derived from multiplying the number of
      ounces with the AM fix (price of an ounce of gold/ platinum and palladium), and also with the ZAR/USD
      exchange rate taken around the same time on 28 February 2017. For the rhodium debentures, the fair
      value is derived from a price received from an independent data provider and the same ZAR/USD as per
      the gold, platinum and palladium ETFs. This is different from the Fund’s published NAVs in order to
      account for currency and price movements on 28 February 2017.
                                                                                  .
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017




5.    Debentures (continued)

      Quarterly review of the gold prices per ounce            US$        R/$           R
      31 May 2016                                              1,211    15.8221       19,153
      31 August 2016                                           1,314    14.4293       18,967
      30 November 2016                                         1,187    14.0157       16,642
      28 February 2017                                         1,252    12.9858       16,257

      Quarterly review of the gold debenture values per
      debenture                                                                         R
      31 May 2016                                                                     190.18
      31 August 2016                                                                  188.17
      30 November 2016                                                                164.98
      28 February 2017                                                                161.04

      Quarterly review of the platinum prices per ounce        US$        R/$           R
      31 May 2016                                               993     15.8579       15,747
      31 August 2016                                           1,076    14.4322       15,529
      30 November 2016                                          923     13.9902       12,913
      28 February 2017                                         1,026    12.9855       13,323

      Quarterly review of the platinum debenture values per debenture                   R
      31 May 2016                                                                     156.33
      31 August 2016                                                                  154.03
      30 November 2016                                                                131.92
      28 February 2017                                                                131.92

      Quarterly review of the palladium prices per ounce        US$       R/$            R
      31 May 2016                                               543     15.8579        8,611
      31 August 2016                                            692     14.4322        9,987
      30 November 2016                                          753     13.9902       10,535
      28 February 2017                                          783     12.9855       10,168


      Quarterly review of the palladium debenture values
      per debenture                                                                      R
      31 May 2016                                                                      85.37
      31 August 2016                                                                   98.92
      30 November 2016                                                                104.24
      28 February 2017                                                                100.51


      Quarterly review of the rhodium prices per ounce          US$       R/$            R
      31 May 2016                                               670     15.8140       10,595
      31 August 2016                                            675     14.4937        9,783
      30 November 2016                                          740     13.9604       10,331
      28 February 2017                                          925     13.0215       12,045
                                                                                        .
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017




5.    Debentures (continued)

      Quarterly review of the rhodium debenture
      values per debenture                                                                      R
      31 May 2016                                                                                   105.51
      31 August 2016                                                                                 97.20
      30 November 2016                                                                              102.40
      28 February 2017                                                                              119.17

      Africa ETF Issuer (RF) Limited debentures are primary listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
      and secondary listed on the following exchange. The details are given below:

      Precious Metals debentures          Number of listed             Stock Exchange
      Palladium                           42,900,000                   Namibian Stock Exchange

      Debentures are level 2 in nature, even though there is a quoted market price. The requirement for
      frequently traded instrument is not met, due to the nature of the Debenture i.e. the value of the
      debenture changes more frequently than the actual trading on the Debenture, as a result of the
      changes in metal price.
                                                                                                  .
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017

                                                                                   2017                 2016
                                                                                    R                    R
6.    Taxation

      Major components of the tax expense

      South African normal tax
      Current year                                                                  6,087,699            5,887,467

      Current taxation                                                              6,087,699            5,887,467

      Deferred tax
      Current year                                                                     (26,405)                2,779

      Deferred taxation                                                                (26,405)                2,779

      Total taxation                                                                6,061,294            5,890,246

      Reconciliation of the tax expense

      Reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense

      Operating profit before tax                                                  21,601,092          21,003,478

      Tax at the applicable tax rate of 28%                                         6,048,306            5,880,974

      Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in
      calculating taxable income:
      SARS Interest and penalties                                                      12,988                  9,272

                                                                                    6,061,294            5,890,246

7.    Fair value of financial instruments

      Financial instruments at amortised cost carried on the statement of financial position include cash and cash
      equivalents, trade and other receivables, and trade and other payables. As at 28 February 2017, for all these
      instruments, the carrying amounts approximate the fair values of the respective assets and liabilities because
      the instruments are short term in nature, therefore no further hierarchy disclosure were made for these
      instruments.
                                                                                                   .
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



8.   Fair value hierarchy

     The table below shows the Company's assets and liabilities that are recognised and subsequently measured
     at fair value and are analysed by valuation techniques. The classification of assets and liabilities is based on
     the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. A description of the
     nature of the techniques used to calculate valuations based on observable inputs and valuations based on
     unobservable inputs is set out in the table below:

     Recurring fair value measurements
                                                  Valuations        Valuations       Valuations
                                                with reference       based on         based on
                                                to observable       observable           un-
                                                    prices            inputs         observable
                                                                                       inputs
                                                    Level 1           Level 2          Level 3            Total
                                                      R                 R                 R                R

     2017
     Assets
     Bullion Investment                          6,777,704,780                  -            -         6,777,704,780

     Total assets                                6,777,704,780                  -            -         6,777,704,780

     Liabilities
     Debentures                                               -    6,774,470,729             -         6,774,470,729

     Total liabilities                                        -    6,774,470,729             -         6,774,470,729

                                                  Valuations        Valuations       Valuations
                                                with reference       based on         based on
                                                to observable       observable           un-
                                                    prices            inputs         observable
                                                                                       inputs
                                                    Level 1           Level 2          Level 3            Total
                                                      R                 R                 R     R

     2016
     Assets
     Bullion Investment                          6,209,544,136                  -            -         6,209,544,136

     Total assets                                6,209,544,136                  -            -         6,209,544,136

     Liabilities
     Debentures                                               -    6,206,380,635             -         6,206,380,635

     Total liabilities                                        -    6,206,380,635             -         6,206,380,635

     Note that a level 1 fair value was not used for debentures as we applied a bid-ask adjustment to the level 1
     fair value.
                                                                                                  .
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



8.    Fair value hierarchy (continued)

      Level 1

      Financial instruments valued with reference to unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in
      active markets where the quoted price is readily available and the price represents actual and regularly
      occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis.

      An active market is one in which transactions occur with sufficient volume and frequency to provide pricing
      information on an ongoing basis.

      Level 2

      Financial instruments valued using inputs other than quoted prices as described above for Level 1
      including:
      ? quoted price for similar assets or liabilities in an active market;
      ? quoted price for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets;
      ? valuation model using observable inputs; and
      ? valuation model using inputs derived from/corroborated by observable market data.

      The valuation technique applied in order to value the Level 2 financial instrument is with reference to the
      value of the underlying bullion investments after deducting the current sales. The bullion investments and
      the sales values are calculated with reference to the Rand value of the underlying precious metal.

      Level 3

      Financial instruments valued using inputs that are not based on observable market data (unobservable
      data) such as an entity's own assumptions about assumptions of market participants in pricing the asset or
      liability.
                                                                                   2017              2016
                                                                                    R                  R
9.    Related parties

      Key management personnel:
      ? Maitland Group South Africa Limited
      ? The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

      Holding Company
      ? Africa Funds Issuer Owner Trust

      Related party balances

      The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
      Cash and cash equivalents                                                     40,613,599         24,995,666

      Maitland Group South Africa Limited
      Fees payable                                                                    (653,926)          (242,396)
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017

                                                                                    2017                2016
                                                                                     R                   R
9.    Related parties (continued)

      Related party transactions

      Maitland Group South Africa Limited
      Fees for fund administration                                                 (1,796,411)           (1,906,731)
      Fees for corporate services                                                    (689,401)             (290,958)


      The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
      Interest paid                                                                    (8,644)              (2,715)
      Interest Income                                                               2,151,640              973,178

      The Africa Funds Issuer Owner Trust owns 100% (2015: 100%) of the ordinary shares in the entity. The
      founder of the Africa Funds Issuer Owner Trust is The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited. The Trustees
      of Africa Funds Issuer Owner Trust are Maitland Group South Africa Limited.

10.   Unconsolidated structured entities

      The Africa ETF Issuer's obligations under the Debentures are not secured by any of the assets of the Africa
      ETF Issuer (including any Commodity held by the Africa ETF Issuer from time to time), but the payment
      obligations of the Africa ETF Issuer under the Debentures are secured by the relevant Security Trust binding
      itself under a Guarantee issued in favour of the Debenture Holders in respect of the relevant Class of
      Debentures as guarantor, guaranteeing the Africa ETF Issuer's obligations under the relevant Debentures.

      The AfricaPlatinum Security Trust is a special purpose trust established in terms of the AfricaPlatinum
      Security Trust Deed for the purposes of issuing a Guarantee in favour of the AfricaPlatinum Debenture
      Holders and the creditors in respect of the Platinum ETF. As at the date of this Prospectus, the trustee of the
      AfricaPlatinum Security Trust is Maitland Group South Africa Limited.

      The AfricaPalladium Security Trust is a special purpose trust established in terms of the AfricaPalladium
      Security Trust Deed for the purposes of issuing a Guarantee in favour of the AfricaPalladium Debenture
      Holders and the creditors in respect of the Palladium ETF. As at the date of this Prospectus, the trustee of
      the AfricaPalladium Security Trust is Maitland Group South Africa Limited.

      The AfricaGold Security Trust is a special purpose trust established in terms of the AfricaGold Security Trust
      Deed for the purposes of issuing a Guarantee in favour of the AfricaGold Debenture Holders and the
      creditors in respect of the Gold ETF. As at the date of this Prospectus, the trustee of the AfricaGold Security
      Trust is Maitland Group South Africa Limited.

      The AfricaRhodium Security Trust is a special purpose trust established in terms of the AfricaRhodium
      Security Trust Deed for the purposes of issuing a Guarantee in favour of the AfricaRhodium Debenture
      Holders and the creditors in respect of the Rhodium ETF. As at the date of this Prospectus, the trustee of the
      AfricaRhodium Security Trust is Maitland Group South Africa Limited.

      The AfricaPlatinum Security Trust has issued a Guarantee in favour of the AfricaPlatinum Debenture Holders
      and other creditors in respect of the Platinum ETF. The AfricaPalladium Security Trust has issued a
      Guarantee in favour of the AfricaPalladium Debenture Holders and other creditors in respect of the Palladium
      ETF. The AfricaGold Security Trust has issued a guarantee in favour of the AfricaGold Debenture Holders
      and other creditors in respect of the Gold ETF. The AfricaRhodium Security Trust has issued a guarantee in
      favour of the AfricaRhodium Debenture Holders and other creditors in respect of the Rhodium ETF.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017



10. Unconsolidated structured entities (continued)

    In terms of each Guarantee, the liability of the relevant Security Trust is limited to the amount recovered
    under the Indemnity granted in its favour and the Security granted in respect thereof in terms of the
    relevant Security Agreement. In relation to each Class of Debentures the interests of the creditors will be
    represented by the corresponding Security Trust. In terms of the applicable Debenture Conditions the
    relevant Security Trust is required to enforce the Security granted to it on behalf of the creditors and issue
    an Enforcement Notice to the Africa ETF Issuer if called upon to do so by an Extraordinary Resolution of
    the Debenture Holders under that Class of Debentures. Creditors will not be able to enforce the Security
    themselves nor to take any action against the Africa ETF Issuer in respect of the Security or otherwise,
    nor to enforce claims against the Africa ETF Issuer except through the relevant Security Trust unless the
    Guarantee structure is not enforceable or the relevant Security Trust is sequestrated or fails to act within a
    reasonable time of being called upon to do so.

    If the Security Trust is sequestrated, creditors shall be entitled to take action themselves to enforce claims
    directly against the Africa ETF Issuer by delivering an Enforcement Notice in respect of a Debenture but,
    in such circumstances, the applicable Security held by the Security Trust will be bypassed and thus no
    longer be effective as a means of achieving distribution of the Africa ETF Issuer's assets which relate to
    that Debenture in accordance with the relevant Priority of Payments.

11. Events after the reporting period

    No events, which are likely to have a material effect on the Company’s results in the current year, have
    occurred between the year-end date and the date of this report.

    The annual financial statements were approved by the directors on the date in the statement of directors'
    responsibility.

    The annual financial statements cannot be amended after issue.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017




12.   Presentation of statement of financial position in order of liquidity

      The Company does not have a clearly identifiable operating cycle and therefore does not present current
      and non-current assets and liabilities separately in the statement of financial position. Instead, assets
      and liabilities are presented in order of their liquidity. The following table provides information on the
      amounts expected to be recovered before and after 12 months after the reporting period.

                                                                28 February 2017
                                                    Amounts expected to be recovered or settled
                                          Within 12 months after After 12 months after
                                           the reporting period  the reporting period         Total
                                                    R                      R                    R

      Assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                          40,613,719                            -              40,613,719
      Trade and other receivables                           260,345                            -                 260,345
      Bullion Investments 1                           6,777,704,780                            -           6,777,704,780
      Current tax receivable                                505,044                            -                 505,044
      Deferred tax                                              -                          192,312               192,312

      Total Assets                                    6,819,083,888                       192,312          6,819,276,200

      Liabilities
      Trade and other payables                            4,414,110                             -              4,414,110
      Debentures                                      6,774,470,729                             -          6,774,470,729

      Total Liabilities                               6,778,884,839                             -          6,778,884,839

                                                                29 February 2016
                                                    Amounts expected to be recovered or settled
                                          Within 12 months after After 12 months after
                                           the reporting period  the reporting period         Total
                                                    R                      R                    R

      Assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                          24,995,786                            -              24,995,786
      Trade and other receivables                           535,441                            -                 535,441
      Bullion Investments 1                           6,209,544,136                            -           6,209,544,136
      Current tax receivable                                376,174                            -                 376,174
      Deferred tax                                              -                          165,907               165,907

      Total Assets                                    6,235,451,537                       165,907          6,235,617,444

      Liabilities
      Trade and other payables                            4,385,246                             -              4,385,246
      Debentures                                      6,206,380,635                             -          6,206,380,635

      Total Liabilities                               6,210,765,881                             -          6,210,765,881

      1. The bullion investments are liquid in nature. These are classified as current as they back the debentures, which are
      also current in nature.
AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED
Registration number: 2013/022008/06

NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2017


    Audit report

    This summarised report is extracted from audited information, but is not itself audited.
    PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc, Africa ETF's independent auditor, has audited the annual financial
    statements of Africa ETF Issuer (RF) Limited from which the summarised results contained in this
    announcement have been derived, and has expressed an unmodified opinion on the annual financial
    statements. Their audit report is available for inspection at Africa ETF's registered office.

    The complete set of financial statements are available on www.standardbank.co.za.
    Copies of the full announcement may be requested by emailing africaetf@standardbank.co.za .

    Directors' responsibility

    The summarised annual financial statements are extracted from audited information, but are not itself
    audited.

    The directors take full responsibility for the preparation of the summarised annual financial statements
    and the financial information has been extracted correctly from the underlying audited financial
    statements.


    31/05/2017

    Sponsor                  Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

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