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South African Krugerrand

Size	Diameter	Thickness
1.00 Troy ounce	32.6 mm	2.25 mm
0.50 Troy ounce	27.0 mm	2.24 mm
0.25 Troy ounce	22.0 mm	1.83 mm
0.10 Troy ounce	16.5 mm	1.19 mm

A Krugerrand is a South African gold coin, first minted in 1967 in order to help market South African gold. The coins have legal tender status in South Africa but are not actually intended to be used as currency, which is a reason it is regarded as being one of the world's medal-coins.

The Krugerrand is minted from gold alloy that is 91.67 percent pure (22 karats), the actual weight of a "one ounce" coin is 1.0909 troy ounces (33.93 g), to provide one troy ounce of pure gold. The remainder of the coin's mass is made up of copper (2.826 grams), giving the Krugerrand a more orange appearance than silver-alloyed gold coins. Alloys are used to make gold coins harder and more durable, so they can resist scratches and dents during handling. In 1980, three other sizes were introduced, offering a half, quarter, and tenth ounce weights. We carry all sizes of the krugerrand and it has a lesser premium than the eagle and maple leaf. Please call for availability and pricing.