World gold · Storage guide
Best storage options for the Krugerrand
South Africa's Krugerrand is sold in full and fractional sizes. The 1 oz coin is 32.77 mm, the half ounce 27 mm, the quarter ounce 22 mm and the tenth ounce 16 mm.
1 oz Gold Krugerrand (32.77 mm)
1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand (27 mm)
1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand (22 mm)
1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand (16 mm)
Krugerrand specifications, designs and mintages
Every figure links to its source. Primary sources are mint publications and Freedom of Information responses. Secondary sources are Wikipedia, catalogues and dealers, used only where no primary figure is published. Where sources disagree we show both.
Specifications and the capsule that fits
| Size | Years | Diameter | Thickness | Weight | Fineness | Capsule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1oz | 1967 onwards | 32.77 mm | 2.84 mm | 33.93 g | 91.67% gold, 8.33% copper | H-32 direct fitAir-Tite list this capsule for the 1oz Krugerrand. [1] | [2] 31.103g of pure gold. |
| ½oz | 1980 onwards | 27.07 mm | 2.215 mm | 16.965 g | 22 carat | H-27 direct fitAir-Tite list this capsule for the ½oz Krugerrand. [1] | [2] |
| ¼oz | 1980 onwards | 22.06 mm | 1.888 mm | 8.482 g | 22 carat | A-22 direct fitAir-Tite list this capsule for the ¼oz Krugerrand. [1] | [2] |
| 1/10oz | 1980 onwards | 16.55 mm | 1.35 mm | 3.393 g | 22 carat | A-16 direct fitAir-Tite list this capsule for the 1/10oz Krugerrand. [1] | [2] |
Designs
| Year | Design | Designer | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obverse | Paul Kruger (an 1892 design) | Otto Schultz | [2] |
| Reverse | Springbok (first used in 1947) | Coert Steynberg | [2] |
Key facts and key dates
- The Krugerrand was first struck on 3 July 1967. Fractional sizes followed in 1980. [2]
- Edge reeding on the 1oz bullion coin is given as 180 in one source table and 160 in its text and elsewhere; proofs have 220. [2][3]
- For the 50th anniversary in 2017 the first silver and platinum Krugerrands were issued, with issue limits of 2,017 platinum, 5,000 gold, 1,000,000 silver and 15,000 silver proofs. [2]
- A 1oz silver Krugerrand has been struck every year since 2018. [2]
- More than 36 million bullion Krugerrands were minted between 1970 and 1980. [2]
1oz gold Krugerrand bullion, first years
Download this data as a spreadsheet: krugerrand.csv
Sources
- Air-Tite: official coin size guide (manufacturer fit chart) Primary
- Wikipedia: Krugerrand Secondary
- CGAA: Krugerrand value by year Secondary
- Britannia Coin Company: 1967 Krugerrand Secondary
- Britannia Coin Company: 1968 Krugerrand Secondary
Frequently asked questions
What size capsule fits the Krugerrand?
The Krugerrand comes in these sizes and matching capsules: 1 oz Gold Krugerrand (32.77 mm); 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand (27 mm); 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand (22 mm); 1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand (16 mm). Match the capsule’s inside diameter to your coin.
What is the best way to store a Krugerrand?
Krugerrands are 22 carat gold alloyed with copper for hardness, but a capsule still protects against fingerprints and edge knocks that affect grading. A PVC-free acrylic capsule, either direct fit or black ring, protects the coin from handling, dust and air.
Want the story behind this coin? Read the full history of the Krugerrand.
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