1 oz Gold Krugerrand

For years after its introduction in 1967, the South African Gold Krugerrand coin dominated the gold coin market. The Gold Krugerrand coin sold for its weight and purity, and its production encouraged other countries like Canada, Australia, China, and the US to mint their own gold coins. Produced by the South African Mint, the gold Krugerrand has a long history and is widely recognized all over the world.

With a rich copper colored tone, the Krugerrand features the face of Paul Kruger, the State President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900 known for his leadership in the Boer resistance against the British, designed by Otto Schultz. The reverse, designed by Coert Steynberg, features the national symbol of South Africa, an antelope gazelle known as a springbok prancing gallantly.

Gold Krugerrands are alloyed with copper which makes them more resistant to scratching than other gold coins. The durability and lower premium makes the Gold Krugerrand coins a great investment for those looking for a practical introduction to buying gold coins. The Krugerrand Gold Coin has a lower premium than the Gold American Eagle but contains just as much gold.  

By 1980 the Gold Krugerrand Coin accounted for 90% of the global coin trade market. In that same year, the South African Mint released fractional sizes of the Gold Krugerrand: 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz.