2 oz Gold Piedfort Krugerrand 60th Anniversary 2027 Proof (Mintage: 160 | Privy Mark | Proof)

Krugerrand Piedfort 2027: Six Decades of Legend in Double Strength

• Minting quality: Highest minting quality Proof – mirrored fields, frosted relief
• Special feature: Anniversary edition of the world's most popular bullion coin made of gold
• Piedfort format: 2 ounces at 32.69 mm, at roughly 5.2 mm about twice as thick as the one-ounce Krugerrand
• Limitation: Mintage of just 160 pieces
• Privy mark: Anniversary mark "1967 · 2027 – 60 Year Anniversary" above the springbok
• Design: Obverse features Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900 – reverse shows the leaping springbok, South Africa's national animal
• Named after: Paul Kruger and the Rand, legal tender in South Africa since 1961
• Material / fineness: 22 carat, 916.67/1,000 fineness; the copper content gives the coin its reddish gold tone and makes it more durable
• Investment goal: inflation hedge, value preservation and crisis protection
• Manufacturer: South African Mint – the mint of the Krugerrand since its very first issue
• Country of origin: South Africa, home of the Krugerrand since 1967
• Presentation: Glossy wooden case with certificate of authenticity

On 3 July 1967, the South African Mint struck the very first Krugerrand. Sixty years later, it is one of the best-known gold coins of all – and for this round birthday, the mint is releasing an edition that will make even seasoned collectors take a closer look. A Piedfort. Two ounces of fine gold in the diameter of a single ounce, with a mintage of just 160 pieces.

Piedfort: When Gold Goes Deep

The term comes from French and roughly means "heavy foot." It refers to coins struck at double thickness, which have been regarded as special tokens of honour for centuries. That is exactly what this gold Krugerrand is: at 32.69 mm it matches the familiar one-ounce format exactly, but at around 5.2 mm it is roughly twice as thick. Anyone holding it for the first time notices it immediately. The coin weighs 67.86 g, of which 62.21 g is pure fine gold. The Krugerrand celebrated its premiere as a Piedfort in 2024. The 2027 anniversary edition continues this young tradition and adds the unique 60-year privy mark.

The Proof finish is the crowning touch. Mirror-smooth, darkly shimmering fields meet frosted relief, and the cameo contrast makes the springbok and lettering stand out almost in three dimensions. On such a massive blank, a depth emerges that ordinary coins simply cannot achieve. Quality you can see – and feel.

The Design: A Classic with an Anniversary Greeting

On the design side, the famous springbok leaps powerfully across a South African landscape with table mountains and an aloe plant. Surrounding it are "KRUGERRAND," the split year "20" and "27," as well as "FYNGOUD 2 OZ FINE GOLD." Small but significant are the initials "CLS" of sculptor Coert Steynberg, whose springbok has adorned every Krugerrand since 1967. New is the round privy mark above the animal's back: a large "60," framed by "1967 · 2027" and "YEAR ANNIVERSARY."

The portrait side shows Paul Kruger in profile, framed by "SUID-AFRIKA" and "SOUTH AFRICA." The portrait is based on a design by engraver Otto Schultz, created for the 1892 half crown. There is no imprinted face value. Nevertheless, the Krugerrand is legal tender in South Africa.

Why This Gold Coin Delights Collectors and Investors

Since 1967, millions of Krugerrand coins have been minted. Of this Piedfort with anniversary mark, there are only 160. This means the coin appeals to several collector groups at once: Krugerrand fans, anniversary collectors and lovers of Piedfort coinage. Where a small mintage meets strong demand, potential for value appreciation can arise. This is not guaranteed, but there are plenty of good arguments in its favour. Investors get both in one coin: the material value of two ounces of fine gold and the appeal of a strictly limited collector's edition.

• Compared to the bullion Krugerrand: significantly rarer, more elaborately struck and bearing an anniversary mark – but with a collector's premium above the pure gold value
• Compared to the 1-ounce Krugerrand in Proof: double the gold content at the same diameter and noticeably more presence in the display case
• Compared to the classic 2-ounce 2027 edition: no larger diameter, but genuine depth – something only the Piedfort can offer
• Compared to reverse-proof editions: the traditional proof look with a mirrored background and matte design

Gold with History – Then as Now

Gold is humanity's oldest currency and has been a proven store of value for over 6,000 years. Even in ancient Egypt it served as a benchmark for trade. Its value has never fallen to zero, because gold possesses an intrinsic worth recognised throughout the world. Fiat money can be expanded at will, whereas gold is scarce. It is no coincidence that central banks are among the largest holders of gold in the world. As investment gold, the Krugerrand is exempt from VAT. And anyone who holds it for at least one year can, under current German law, generally receive profits from its sale tax-free.

A Krugerrand Piedfort for the 60th anniversary, struck only 160 times: a piece of coin history that belongs in every serious Krugerrand collection.

The Krugerrand Piedfort gold coin comes in a high-gloss wooden case with a certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint. Inside, the delicate Proof finish is permanently protected, and its provenance is fully documented. A worthy gift for a special occasion – or the new centrepiece of your own collection.