Krugerrands

Sales list of Krugerrands

Internationally recognised and trusted, the Krugerrand has become the most widely owned bullion coin in the world with over 46 million ounces in circulation. Krugerrands provide an effective means for investors to buy gold, they contain exactly one ounce of pure gold, making it a dependable way to compare prices.

The Krugerrand gets its name from Paul Kruger, featured on the obverse, president of the old South African Republic. The reverse depicts a springbok, one of the national symbols of South Africa. The name “South Africa” and the gold content are shown in both Afrikaans and English.

The krugerrand was originally a one-ounce piece of 22 carat gold with no monetary value imprinted on it; its value is based upon the market value of gold that frequently fluctuates daily. Today krugerrands are made in a variety of weights, including half-ounce, quarter-ounce and one-tenth ounce.