South African Krugerrand: Gold Coin Guide & Value
The South African Gold Krugerrand is one of the world’s oldest and most traded modern gold bullion coins. It was first issued in 1967 by the South African Mint together with the Rand Refinery, under authorization of the Government of South Africa, to make South African gold easily investable on the global market. The Krugerrand quickly became the benchmark bullion coin that later inspired other mints.
Unlike many bullion coins that carry a fixed face value, the Krugerrand’s value is based on its gold content. It is legal tender in South Africa under the national currency and exchange legislation, but it is traded at the prevailing gold price rather than at a nominal Rand amount. For the legal framework, see the South African Government’s publication of the Currency and Exchanges Act 9 of 1933. (If this link ever changes, the same Act is also archived via National Treasury.)
A Krugerrand is a 22-karat (91.67 %) gold coin alloyed with copper, which gives it its distinctive rose-gold colour and makes it more durable than a .9999 fine coin. Despite being 22-karat, the 1 oz Krugerrand still contains exactly 1 troy ounce of pure gold; the extra copper is in addition to, not instead of, the ounce.
South African Krugerrand Types
The bullion Krugerrand is produced in several fractional sizes to give investors price flexibility. The following table reflects the typical specifications published by the South African Mint. Dimensions can vary slightly by year or proof/bullion finish.
| Type | Indicative Value* | Diameter | Thickness | Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oz | troy oz | grams | ||||
| 1 | $5 | 16.55 mm | 1.35 mm | 1/10 oz | 0.1000 oz | 3.393 |
| 2 | $10 | 22.06 mm | 1.88 mm | 1/4 oz | 0.2500 oz | 8.483 |
| 3 | $25 | 27.07 mm | 2.21 mm | 1/2 oz | 0.5000 oz | 16.965 |
| 4 | $50 | 32.77 mm | 2.84 mm | 1 oz | 1.0000 oz | 33.930 |
*Shown for historical/contextual purposes only. Krugerrands trade at the international gold price plus/minus dealer premium, not at these nominal amounts.
Official and Reference Resources
- South African Mint – Krugerrand & bullion section
- Rand Refinery – Krugerrand co-manufacturer
- Currency and Exchanges Act 9 of 1933 (gov.za)
- National Treasury PDF mirror (backup)
If any of the above links move or return 404, start from the main South African Mint page and search “Krugerrand”, or from https://www.gov.za/documents and search for “Currency and Exchanges Act 1933”.
Disclaimer: GoldPriceZ provides educational and reference information only. Official specifications, legislation and exchange-control rules must be verified with the South African Mint, Rand Refinery and the Government of South Africa. External links can change without notice.
Last updated: 15 November 2025
Silver Purity/types:
Unlike gold, silver is typically not classified by karats. Instead, silver purity is usually expressed as a percentage or parts per thousand. The most common purities are:
- Fine Silver (99.9%): Used in investment-grade bullion, coins, and bars.
- Sterling Silver (92.5%): Common in jewelry, silverware, and decorative items.
- Coin Silver (90%): Previously used in coins, now less common.
- Other Alloys: Lower purity silver used in budget or industrial applications.
Silver purity is often marked with stamps like "999," "925," or "900" to indicate the purity level.
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Description of Weight Units:
| Weight Unit | Equivalent in Grams |
|---|---|
| Kilogram | 1000 |
| Baht | 15.244 |
| Tola | 11.664 |
| Vori (Bori) | 11.664 |
| Tael | 37.429 |
| Pennyweight | 1.555 |
| Pound | 453.592 |
| Mithqal | 4.688 |
| Ratti | 0.121 |
| Carat | 0.2 |
| Masha | 3.885 |
| Troy Ounce(Ounce) | 31.1035 |
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