2025 1oz Gold Krugerrand Coin

2025 1oz Gold Krugerrand Coin Highlights:

• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Purity: .9167 Pure Gold
• Obverse Designer: Otto Schultz
• Reverse Designer: Coert Steynberg

The South African Krugerrand coin, introduced in 1967, holds the title of the oldest series of gold bullion coins in the world. Renowned for its historical importance, the Krugerrand played a significant role in popularizing private gold ownership during the 20th century and has since remained a cornerstone of the global precious metals market, even enduring a boycott by Western countries during the 1990s.

The coin is named after Paul Kruger, a prominent 19th-century Boer leader and key political and military figure of the South African Republic (Transvaal). Kruger was instrumental in establishing and defending the independence of the Transvaal against British advances. His legacy is immortalized on the obverse of the 2025 South African Gold Krugerrand, which features a detailed bust of Kruger. This portrait was originally crafted in the 1890s for the South African Pound gold coins.

On the reverse, the 2025 1 oz Gold Krugerrand showcases the Springbok antelope, a graceful and resilient species native to southern Africa. As the national symbol of the modern Republic of South Africa, the Springbok embodies the region's natural heritage and is a nod to the country’s rich wildlife and cultural identity.