1 oz Silver Krugerrand Willy Brandt Privy Mark 2026 PP (Mintage: 2,500 | Proof)
- German History: Nobel Peace Prize winner
- Famous Design: the springbok
- Certificate of Authenticity: in an elegant case
- German HistoryHonors the Chancellor who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971
- Famous DesignBy sculptor Coert Steynberg, popular with collectors worldwide
- Certificate of AuthenticityProves authenticity and makes the coin a fine gift
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The Krugerrand honours the year of freedom.Willy Brandt 1990
Bonn, 11 June 1990. Willy Brandt shakes hands with Nelson Mandela — a man who had still been a prisoner four months earlier. That same year, Germany becomes one again. This coin carries exactly this year in its privy mark — for only the second time ever, a German motif graces the Krugerrand.
„Nelson Mandela, you are among friends here.“
Willy Brandt · Bonn, 11 June 1990
Some sentences are bigger than the moment they are spoken in. When Willy Brandt shakes the hand of a man who spent 27 years behind bars in June 1990, thousands cheer in Bonn. Many weep. Two nations breaking free of their chains in this one year — and two men who gave everything for it.
36 years later this moment returns — struck into the most noble format South Africa has to offer: the Krugerrand.
Warsaw, 7 December 1970 — symbolic image
Chapter One
The man who knelt — so Germany could rise again
Lübeck, 1913. The boy born as Herbert Frahm grows up without a father, between harbour cranes and workers’ kitchens. At 19 he flees the Nazis to Norway — carrying nothing but a code name meant to protect him: Willy Brandt. He will never give up this name again.
Warsaw, 7 December 1970. A grey, wet winter day. The German Chancellor steps before the Warsaw Ghetto memorial, adjusts the wreath — and sinks to his knees. No adviser planned it, no protocol foresaw it. He later wrote: "On the abyss of German history and carrying the burden of the millions who were murdered, I did what people do when words fail them."
One year later he receives the Nobel Peace Prize. The gesture of Warsaw was argued over, then as now. What is beyond argument is what it gave back to Germany: the trust of the world. The very trust without which 3 October 1990 might never have come.
Chapter Two
The telegram that never arrived
In 1896 a German telegram shakes the world: Kaiser Wilhelm II congratulates President Paul Kruger — the beginning of a bond between Germany and South Africa that the South African Mint would honour 130 years later with the first German privy mark in Krugerrand history.
90 years later, 1986: Again a German writes to South Africa. Willy Brandt travels to the Cape, speaks with Desmond Tutu and Winnie Mandela — and asks to visit the most famous prisoner in the world. The apartheid regime refuses. When Brandt sends a telegram to Nelson Mandela months later, the authorities refuse to deliver it.
But history can be delayed — not stopped. Four years later, no telegrams are needed anymore.
The message South Africa was never allowed to receive — symbolic image
Chapter Three
1990 — The year walls came down
After 27 years, Nelson Mandela walks out of prison — upright, fist raised, holding his wife’s hand. Hundreds of millions watch this walk on their screens. The world holds its breath.
On his first trip to Europe as a free man, Mandela stands before Willy Brandt — the man who fought for his release for years. Thousands welcome him. Brandt’s greeting goes down in history: "Here you are among friends."
Germany is one country again. In front of the Reichstag stands an old man with tears in his eyes — Willy Brandt, whose politics made this day possible. His words from the night the Wall fell have long become part of the national memory: "Now what belongs together will grow together."
„The freed Nelson Mandela is even more: he is a symbol of the willingness to reconcile and of peace at the same time.“
Willy Brandt · Reception in Bonn, 11 June 1990
One year, two nations casting off their chains. This is exactly the year every coin of this edition carries in its privy mark: 19 on the left, 90 on the right, and between them the man who built bridges while others built walls. Not as a mere number — as a promise that freedom wins.
The strike
A portrait smaller than a fingernail — and bigger than its time
Since 1967 the Krugerrand has carried a privy mark only on special occasions — a tiny additional strike that turns a coin into a collector’s piece.
Under the loupe: Brandt portrait between 19 and 90
The privy mark: 19 · Brandt · 90
Above the springbok, where only connoisseurs look, the South African Mint strikes the portrait of Willy Brandt — framed by the digits 19 and 90. Sharply engraved, smaller than a fingernail: the second German motif in 59 years of the Krugerrand.
Proof quality: the pinnacle
Every coin is struck in proof quality: mirror-like fields, velvet-matt raised motif, struck multiple times with polished dies. The highest quality level a mint can award — delivered in a case with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, one coin
Willy Brandt received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971, Nelson Mandela in 1993. The privy mark commemorates the meeting of two men honoured for closing divides. No other coin in the world tells this story.
2026 edition
The Willy Brandt Edition at a glance
The official mintage figures of the entire edition — worldwide. Once sold out, gone forever.
| Issue | Precious metal | Worldwide mintage | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz silver This issue | Silver 999 | 2.500 | Delivery from 04.09.2026 |
| 2 oz silver | Silver 999 | 2.000 | Delivery from 04.09.2026 |
| 3-coin fractional set | Gold 916.7 (22 carat) | 250 | Delivery from 04.09.2026 |
A look at the predecessors of this series
What became of the first gold sets of this series
Issued at €1,490 — completely sold out within a short time. Anyone searching today needs luck and patience.
Issued at €1,490 — the first German motif in Krugerrand history. Valued at almost three times that today.
You stand at the beginning of this story, not at its end.
Kettner Edelmetalle dealer prices, as of July 2026. Past performance is no guarantee of future developments.
The collection at Kettner
The complete Willy Brandt Edition
Three issues, strictly limited — from the silver ounce to the gold fractional set. Order first and you are part of the first issue.
All issues will be delivered from 4 September 2026 — strictly in order of purchase.
Two silver issues.250 sets in gold.
One year that changed everything.
Willy Brandt died in October 1992 — two years after the handshake with Mandela, two years after German unity. What remains are moments. And for the first time: a coin that holds on to them.
1 oz Silver Krugerrand Willy Brandt Privy Mark 2026 – strictly limited rarity in Proof quality
- Strictly limited: very low mintage of only 2,500 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: high value appreciation potential due to strict limitation and strong collector demand
- Minting quality: highest possible quality Proof (PP) with deep mirror surfaces and matte relief
- Rare collector's coin: a true rarity for enthusiasts and connoisseurs
- Design: obverse featuring Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic 1883–1902; reverse featuring the Springbok, South Africa's national animal – complemented by the exclusive Willy Brandt privy mark
- Material & fineness: 1 ounce (31.1 g) of 999/1,000 fine silver
- Manufacturer: South African Mint, in the tradition of the renowned Rand Refinery
- Country of origin: South Africa – home of the Krugerrand since 1967
- Named after: Paul Kruger and the Rand, South Africa's legal tender since 1961
- Investment purpose: wealth preservation, inflation hedge and crisis protection
- Delivery: in an elegant case with certificate of authenticity
A world-class classic from South Africa with a German dedication
The Silver Krugerrand is the silver continuation of what is arguably the most famous gold coin in the world. The Krugerrand has been minted in gold since 1967, and since 2017 it has also been issued in silver – making it one of the most popular silver coins of all. The obverse bears the portrait of Paul Kruger, while the reverse depicts the galloping Springbok against the South African savanna. This iconic design dates back to sculptor Coert Steynberg and has remained virtually unchanged for decades – a recognisability that makes the Silver Krugerrand so popular among collectors around the globe.
What makes this edition special is the exclusive Willy Brandt privy mark. Willy Brandt served as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1969 to 1974 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971. This small, finely crafted privy mark connects South Africa's minting tradition with a significant chapter of German history, turning this coin into an extraordinary rarity.
Proof – the pinnacle of minting craftsmanship
The coin is struck in the highest possible minting quality, Proof. This elaborate technique produces deep black mirror surfaces and finely matted reliefs that bring out every detail – from Paul Kruger's facial features to the Springbok's fur – with razor-sharp precision. While the regular Silver Krugerrand bullion coin is usually issued in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, this silver coin in Proof finish is specifically aimed at discerning collectors who value the utmost sharpness of detail.
Very low mintage – great rarity
With a mintage of only 2,500 pieces worldwide, this edition is strictly limited. Such a consistently strict limitation meets strong and steadily growing demand – resulting in considerable value appreciation potential. Anyone seeking a high-quality collector's coin with genuine rarity will find an ideal piece here. Given a very low mintage of this magnitude, swift action is advisable before the edition sells out.
Why silver?
The precious metal silver has been prized as a coinage metal and store of value for thousands of years. This silver coin is made of 999/1,000 fine silver and weighs a full troy ounce (31.1 g). Silver impresses with its intrinsic value, strong industrial demand in electronics, solar and medical technology, as well as its limited availability. There is also a tax advantage: profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.
Key facts at a glance
- Precious metal: Silver, fineness 999/1,000
- Denomination: 1 ounce (fine weight 31.1 g)
- Year of issue: 2026
- Face value: 1 Rand
- Quality: Proof (PP)
- Mintage: only 2,500 pieces worldwide
- Manufacturer: South African Mint (South Africa)
- Scope of delivery: case including certificate of authenticity
The Krugerrand is not just a coin – it is a tangible piece of history. With the Willy Brandt privy mark and a mintage of only 2,500 pieces, it becomes an especially sought-after collector's item.
Whether as the cornerstone of a new collection, a complement to existing Krugerrand vintages, or a value-stable gift: this edition combines world-renowned design, masterful minting artistry, and pronounced rarity. Secure your own example of this rarity while the strictly limited mintage is still available.
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