How to collect Krugerrands
The Krugerrand is a South African gold coin. Weighing one troy ounce (33.93g), it is one of the World's most famous bullion gold coins. It's price is usually tightly bound to the gold spot price. The name is derived from a combination of Kruger (the former South-African president depicted on the obverse) and Rand, the South African unit of currency.
1oz Krugerrands are a common way to invest in gold bullion. Expect to pay slighly over the gold spot price and use a known or established seller. You can see Krugerrands on eBay UK (affiliate link)
Krugerrands are gold 1oz coins from South Africa. They are very popular with bullion collectors and their price is usually closely associated with the current gold price.
The name is derived from a combination of Kruger (the former South-African president depicted on the obverse) and Rand, the South African unit of currency. Paulus ("Paul") Kruger (1825-1904) who was President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900. Kruger was one of the most important people in the history of 19th century South Africa.
The reverse shows the springbok, a medium sized antelope indigenous in South Africa and is a common symbol of the country. The South African rugby team is nicknamed the "Springboks".
Krugerrands weigh more than 1oz so that they can contain a full 1 troy ounce of fine gold.
1oz Krugerrands are a common way to invest in gold bullion. Expect to pay slighly over the gold spot price and use a known or established seller. You can see Krugerrands on eBay UK (affiliate link)
Which Krugerrands to look for?
The lowest mintage Krugerrands are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 2007 Gold 1oz Krugerrand Proof (mintage: 2,000)
- 2017 1oz Gold Proof Krugerrand (mintage: 5,000)
- 2000 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 6,657)
- 2005 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 27,570)
- 2001 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 33,406)
- 1967 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 40,000)
- 2003 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 41,995)
- 2006 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 50,790)
- 2002 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 85,841)
- 2004 Gold 1oz Krugerrand (mintage: 87,794)
Coins in the Krugerrands Category
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More Information about Krugerrand coins for Collectors
Krugerrands are gold 1oz coins from South Africa. They are very popular with bullion collectors and their price is usually closely associated with the current gold price. The name is derived from a combination of Kruger (the former South-African president depicted on the obverse) and Rand, the South African unit of currency. Paulus ("Paul") Kruger (1825-1904) who was President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900. Kruger was one of the most important people in the history of 19th century South Africa.
The reverse shows the springbok, a medium sized antelope indigenous in South Africa and is a common symbol of the country. The South African rugby team is nicknamed the "Springboks".
Krugerrands weigh more than 1oz so that they can contain a full 1 troy ounce of fine gold.