S.A. Silver Krugerrand - 1 oz - 2025

Krugerrand silver coin 1 ounce 2025

A NEW CHAPTER IN SILVER IS WRITTEN

51 years after the introduction of the original Krugerrand bullion coin in gold, the South African Mint and the Rand Refinery have jointly launched the first bullion coin in silver.

Made of silver with a purity of more than 99.9%, the 1 ounce Krugerrand bullion coin in silver becomes the perfect entry point for millions of investors to invest in Krugerrands.

Each 1 ounce Krugerrand bullion coin in silver features the traditional springbok antelope on the design side and the likeness of Paul Kruger on the obverse, surrounded by 200 edge teeth. Each bullion coin features a lustrous finish.

The "Krugerrand" ( German usage Krugerrand) is an internationally recognized bullion coin and is the most widely held and actively traded coin in the world with over 60 million sold. First minted in 1967, it is still one of the best-selling gold coins today. It is a symbol of wealth and prestige.

Started with a mintage of 40,000 in 1967, production peaked in the years 1974 to 1984 with up to 6 million pieces. With the ban on imports into the EU and USA, the circulation dropped sharply and reached its lowest point in 1995 with 8285 pieces. Currently, the production is again over 1 million pieces.

The Krugerrand was and is a legal tender without nominal value with a gold fineness of 91.6%. The higher rough weight results from the copper alloying to increase the scratch resistance. The copper content also gives the coin its typical reddish-gold hue.

Front

The portrait on the obverse shows a picture of Paul Kruger. The name Kruger has originated in the 19th century, the president Paul Kruger, who also named the famous Kruger Park. The Rand, which is also South Africa's currency, has its origin in the geographical name Witwatersrand in Gauteng province, where large quantities of gold were found in the late 19th century.

Back

The back of the Gold Krugerrand shows the national animal of South Africa, a springbok antelope. The 1947 motif of the springbok originates from Coert Steynberg, a famous South African sculptor who lived from 1905 to 1982.