- True legend: from South Africa since 1967
- Globally recognized: tradable everywhere
- Copper alloy: reddish gold shine
- True legendMinted by the world-renowned Rand Refinery in South Africa
- Globally recognizedWorldwide acceptance makes selling easy anytime
- Copper alloyA bit of copper makes the coin resistant to scratches
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The leap that began in 1967.
You are looking at the side with the springbok.
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.
- Fyngoud
- Below the springbok is the fine gold content, framed by FYNGOUD in Afrikaans and FINE GOLD in English. Fyngoud means fine gold.
- 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 alloy
Eleven parts gold, one part copper
The Krugerrand is made of 22-carat gold: eleven twelfths fine gold and one twelfth copper. The copper makes the coin harder and more resistant to scratches. It also gives the coin its warm, reddish sheen.
Every coin contains its full weight in fine gold, and the copper is added on top. That is why the one-ounce coin weighs 33.93 grams and yet contains exactly one ounce of fine gold.
The South African Mint produces the bullion coins together with the Rand Refinery. The refinery in Germiston was founded in 1920 so that South Africa’s gold no longer had to be shipped to London for refining. There, refined gold is cast into strips, rolled and punched into coin blanks.
The same leap since 1967.
Only the year is new.
By its 50th anniversary in 2017, more than 60 million Krugerrands had been sold. The 2026 issue carries this story forward, in your hand and perhaps one day in the hand of someone you pass it on to.
31.1 g fine gold · 916.67/1,000
· Brilliant uncirculated · Coin capsule
Issuing country: South Africa. The South African Mint is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank.
1 oz Gold Krugerrand 2026 – The legendary bullion coin in a new year of issue
- Special feature: The world's most sought-after gold bullion coin
- Investment objective: Wealth protection, inflation hedge and crisis protection
- Design: The obverse shows Paul Kruger (President 1883-1902), the reverse presents South Africa's national animal – the elegant springbok
- Origin of the name: Named after Paul Kruger and South Africa's currency, the Rand
- Material / fineness: 916.67/1,000 fine gold with a copper alloy for the characteristic reddish-golden colour and increased durability
- Manufacturer: Minted by the world-renowned Rand Refinery
- Country of origin: South Africa – home of the Krugerrand since 1967
The Gold Krugerrand 2026 continues a success story that is unparalleled. For over five decades, this coin has embodied stability, trust and timeless value retention. With the brand-new 2026 year of issue, you receive not only one troy ounce of the purest gold, but a piece of numismatic history.
Why the Krugerrand 2026 belongs in your portfolio
Imagine: a coin that has convinced millions of investors worldwide since 1967. The Krugerrand is more than just a gold coin – it is a symbol of smart investing. With exactly 31.10 grams of fine gold, you receive a tangible asset that outlasts generations.
"Gold is the oldest currency in the world and has never lost its value – the Krugerrand is its most modern ambassador."
The characteristic reddish-golden colour makes every Krugerrand unmistakable. This results from the proven alloy of 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper. A clever move by the mint: this makes the coin not only more resistant to scratches but also allows it to retain its flawless beauty even with frequent trading.
Technical perfection meets historical heritage
With a diameter of 32.60 mm and a gross weight of 33.93 grams, the Krugerrand sits perfectly in the hand. Every detail has been perfected over decades. The Rand Refinery, one of the most renowned mints in the world, guarantees the highest quality and precision.
The designs – more than just decoration
Paul Kruger gazes at you from one side – the man who shaped South Africa's history. On the other side, the springbok leaps, elegant and powerful at the same time. This symbolism is no coincidence: both embody strength, endurance and an unyielding will to succeed.
- Obverse: The majestic springbok in full motion, framed by "Krugerrand", "Fyngoud 1 oz Fine Gold" and the year of issue 2026
- Reverse: Paul Kruger's distinctive profile with the bilingual inscription "Suid Afrika South Africa"
Your investment in the future
While paper money comes and goes, gold endures. The Krugerrand 2026 is your ticket into a world of value stability. No interest rate fluctuations, no stock market turmoil – just pure, lasting value.
Particularly impressive: after just one year of holding, your profits from the sale are completely tax-free! Where else can you find an investment that is simultaneously so liquid, value-stable and tax-attractive?
Why now is exactly the right time
- Central banks worldwide are massively increasing their gold reserves
- Demand for physical gold is reaching record levels
- The Krugerrand remains the most traded gold coin in the world
- Perfect size for flexible asset allocation
- Worldwide acceptance guarantees liquidity at any time
The Krugerrand 2026 is delivered in a protective coin capsule – Brilliant Uncirculated and in flawless quality. As a pure investment product without a face value, its worth depends exclusively on the current gold price. This makes it the most honest currency you can own.
"In times of uncertainty, gold is the rock in the storm – and the Krugerrand its strongest representative."
Secure your share in this success story now. The Gold Krugerrand 2026 is not just a coin – it is your personal vault for the future, your insurance against inflation and your legacy for generations to come. Because while everything else is fleeting, gold remains eternal.
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