1 oz Krugerrand Gold Coin

The 1 oz Krugerrand contains exactly one troy ounce of fine gold in a hard-wearing 22-carat alloy.

First struck in 1967, the Krugerrand was the first modern gold coin made for private investors, and it remains one of the most traded bullion coins worldwide. This listing covers earlier year dates chosen by us, so you pay for the gold rather than for a particular year. Dealers across Europe and the UK know the coin on sight, which makes it easy to sell again. Every coin comes from checked stock and has been verified for authenticity.

Why choose the 1 oz Krugerrand from earlier years?

Each coin is alloyed with copper: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper. That is why a Krugerrand weighs 33.93 g in total while holding 31.1035 g of pure gold, and why it shows its typical reddish tone. The copper also makes the surface more resistant to scratches than a 999.9 coin, which is useful if coins are handled or stored loose.

The obverse carries Otto Schultz's portrait of Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic. The reverse shows Coert Steynberg's springbok in mid-leap. The Krugerrand has no face value; its price follows the gold market directly.

How does it compare with other one-ounce coins? A Maple Leaf or a Philharmonic is struck in 999.9 gold and is therefore softer, whereas the Krugerrand is thicker and tougher. All of them contain the same amount of gold. To check a Krugerrand at home, compare its weight of 33.93 g and its diameter of 32.77 mm with the official values; if either is clearly off, have the coin tested by a specialist.

• Mint: Rand Refinery
• Country: South Africa
• Fine gold: 31.1035 g (1 troy oz)
• Purity: 916.7/1000 (22 carat)
• Gross weight: 33.93 g
• Diameter: 32.77 mm; thickness: 2.84 mm
• Mintage: unlimited
• Condition: earlier year dates, our choice
• Packaging: sachet

The Krugerrand counts as investment gold, so it is VAT-free in the EU. If you prefer a coin with the current date, take a look at the 2026 Krugerrand. Smaller budgets are covered by the 1/2 oz Krugerrand, and our full range sits in the 1 oz Krugerrand and fractional sizes category.

Before you order, the live gold price chart shows how the price of an ounce has moved. When you decide to sell, StoneX Bullion buys Krugerrands back through our buy-back service, and more than 100,000 customers already trust StoneX Bullion with their precious metals.