Silver Krugerrand Proof Chronicle 2018–2026 (7 Years in Proof)
- Limited: 5,000 each in 2023 and 2024
- Iconic design: Springbok since 1967
- One mint: South African Mint
- LimitedOnly 5,000 pieces each minted in 2023 and 2024
- Iconic designSpringbok and Paul Kruger, recognized by collectors worldwide
- One mintAll seven coins in uniform quality from South Africa
- Limited: 5,000 each in 2023 and 2024
- Iconic design: Springbok since 1967
- One mint: South African Mint
1 ×1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2018 Proof (Mintage: 15,000 | incl. Case)
1 ×1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2019 Proof (Mintage: 20,000 | incl. Case)
1 ×1 Ounce Silver Krugerrand 2021 Proof (Mintage: 20,000 | incl. Case)
1 ×1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2022 Proof (Mintage: 20,000 | incl. Case)
1 ×1 Ounce Silver Krugerrand 2023 PP (Mintage: 5,000 | Proof)
1 ×1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2024 PP (Mintage: 5,000 | Proof)
1 ×1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2026 PP (Mintage: 10,000 | Proof)
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The leap that began in 1967.
You are looking at the side with the springbok.
The chronicle
One year beside the next.
Every coin in the chronicle is also available on its own in the shop. Click a year to go to its page.
Gold for the hands of ordinary people.
In the late 1960s, around three quarters of the western world’s gold came from South Africa. The Chamber of Mines wanted ordinary people, too, to be able to own gold.
With the Krugerrand, a new kind of coin came into being for this purpose: exactly one ounce of fine gold, with no face value struck on it. Its value was meant to come directly from the gold it contains.
6,012,293
Krugerrand bullion coins were issued in 1978 alone, 187 tonnes of gold in all.
A leap through history
1886
Gold on the Witwatersrand
On the Witwatersrand, the ridge of white water, rich gold deposits are discovered. South Africa’s currency is also named after it: the rand.
1947
The springbok
The sculptor Coert Steynberg draws his springbok in 1946 and 1947. It first appears in 1947 on the 5-shilling coin marking the visit of the British royal family.
1967
The first Krugerrand
On 3 July, commissioned by the South African Reserve Bank and the Chamber of Mines, the South African Mint strikes the first Krugerrand.
1980
Smaller sizes
The half ounce, the quarter ounce and the tenth ounce are added so that smaller sums can also be invested in gold.
2017
Fifty years
For the anniversary, the first silver Krugerrand appears, along with the 1/20 and 1/50 ounce in gold. For these coins, the designers go back to the original wax models and designs.
The motif
The springbok and the president
- The springbok
- South Africa’s national animal in mid-leap. The springbok owes its name to its characteristic leaps. It was designed by the sculptor Coert Steynberg.
- The aloe
- The motif includes an Aloe claviflora, one of South Africa’s best-known aloes. It grows in the dry interior of the country, where the springbok is also at home.
- Fynsilwer
- Below the springbok is the weight in fine silver, framed by FYNSILWER in Afrikaans and FINE SILVER in English. Fynsilwer means fine silver.
- Paul Kruger
- The other side shows Paul Kruger in profile. In 1883 he became president of the South African Republic, also known as the Transvaal. The portrait was created by the die engraver Otto Schultz. According to the South African Mint, it goes back to the Kruger half-crown of 1892.
- The name
- Krugerrand combines the name Kruger with the rand, South Africa’s currency.
The silver
Fine silver with a face value
The silver Krugerrand is struck in fine silver, with a fineness of 999 parts per thousand. Unlike the gold coin, it bears a face value in rand: R1 on the one-ounce coin, R2 and R5 on the larger coins.
Proof
Placed by hand
The proof finish has accompanied the Krugerrand since the very first year of issue: in 1967, 10,000 gold Krugerrands were made in this quality.
For the 2017 anniversary, the South African Mint described its process as follows: the coins are placed by hand and struck several times at lower pressure, so that every detail is transferred flawlessly.
Each coin is then packed by hand and protected in a capsule, so that it stays just as it left the press.
The same leap since 1967.
In every issue.
By its 50th anniversary in 2017, more than 60 million Krugerrands had been sold. Every Krugerrand carries this story forward, in your hand and perhaps one day in the hand of someone you pass it on to.
7 coins, each with one ounce of fine silver, from the years 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026.
999/1,000 · Proof
Issuing country: South Africa. The South African Mint is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank.
Silver Krugerrand Proof Chronicle 2018–2026: Seven Years, One Leap
Since 3 July 1967, it has been leaping across the South African savanna: the Springbok of the Krugerrand. It was not until 2017, on its 50th anniversary, that the legendary coin appeared in silver for the first time. This Proof Chronicle brings together seven years of the Silver Krugerrand in the highest minting quality, the Proof finish. Each coin contains one troy ounce of fine silver and comes from the South African Mint.
Seven coins and seven years, paired with a design that has never changed and that collectors around the world recognise instantly.
What's Included in the Chronicle
The set contains exactly these seven silver coins. Each has its own limited mintage:
- 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2018 Proof: mintage of 15,000 pieces, including case
- 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2019 Proof: mintage of 20,000 pieces, including case
- 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2021 Proof: mintage of 20,000 pieces, including case
- 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2022 Proof: mintage of 20,000 pieces, including case
- 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2023 Proof: mintage of only 5,000 pieces, Proof
- 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2024 Proof: mintage of only 5,000 pieces, Proof
- 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 2026 Proof: mintage of 10,000 pieces, Proof
Together, the coins contain 217.7 g of fine silver, with a gross weight of 217.92 g. The 2020 and 2025 years are not included. The 2023 and 2024 editions are especially noteworthy. With 5,000 pieces each, they rank among the smallest mintages ever issued for the one-ounce Proof Silver Krugerrand.
Springbok and President: The Design Since 1967
On one side, the Springbok, South Africa's national animal, leaps across the coin, designed by sculptor Coert Steynberg. Above it, bold letters spell out KRUGERRAND, with the year split to its left and right. Below reads FYNSILWER 1OZ FINE SILVER R1, Afrikaans and English side by side, along with the face value of one Rand.
The other side shows Paul Kruger in profile. He served as President of the South African Republic from 1883, and the portrait was created by die engraver Otto Schultz. The inscription SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA names the issuing country in both languages, and a finely serrated edge with 200 teeth frames the coin. The name links Kruger to the Rand, South Africa's currency.
Proof Quality: Mirror Finish Down to the Smallest Detail
For the Proof finish, the South African Mint hand-feeds the blanks and strikes them multiple times with lower pressure. This creates mirror-like fields against which the frosted relief of the Springbok stands out almost three-dimensionally. You can see every strand of Kruger's beard and every aloe plant in the foreground. This level of detail is found only in the Proof finish.
It is best to handle the coins only by the edge, ideally wearing cotton gloves. This keeps the surfaces flawless for decades.
Technical Specifications per Coin
- Material: fine silver, fineness 999/1,000
- Fine weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1 g)
- Diameter: approx. 38.7 mm
- Face value: 1 Rand (R1), legal tender in South Africa
- Minting quality: Proof (Silver Proof)
- Mint: South African Mint, South Africa
Proof or Bullion Coin? An Honest Comparison
Since 2018, the Silver Krugerrand has also been available as a classic bullion coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality. It is not limited, is minted in large quantities, and carries only a small premium over the silver value. Anyone primarily looking for as much fine silver as possible is well served there.
With the Proof version, the premium over the pure metal value is higher. In return, you get limited mintages, elaborate minting, and a series that can be documented year after year. Even alongside other Proof silver coins such as the Maple Leaf or Britannia, the Krugerrand holds its own. Hardly any other design has stood for as long for the idea of putting precious metal into the hands of ordinary people.
The Proof Chronicle combines both: over 217 grams of fine silver you can hold in your hand, and a collection that tells a story.
Good Reasons to Buy the Chronicle as a Set
- Save time: You receive seven years at once and don't have to search for individual, often hard-to-find editions.
- Consistent quality: All coins are struck in Proof quality and come from the same mint.
- Genuine depth: The set spans from the 2018 issue to the current 2026 edition, showing the development of the Proof series.
- Tangible value: You own over 217 g of fine silver in your own hands.
Who the Chronicle Is Made For
With this set, collectors can close major gaps in their Krugerrand collection in one go. Investors with an eye for aesthetics receive physical silver that has proven itself for centuries as a store of value, an inflation hedge, and a safeguard in uncertain times. The Chronicle also makes an excellent gift for a birth or anniversary, or for someone to whom you want to pass on something lasting.
Gold is humanity's oldest currency, and silver is its faithful companion. Both have outlasted empires, paper money, and crises. With the Silver Krugerrand Proof Chronicle, you hold a piece of this permanence in your hand, told across seven shining chapters.
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