Silver 2 Untsov Krugerrand – Coeterrand Coin
- PRETORIA, South africa – The South African republic has released a silver version of it's iconic Krugerrand coin in 2025.
- The Krugerrand, originally a gold coin, was first introduced in 1967.Its primary purpose was to promote the sale of South African gold on the international market.
- The reverse of the Krugerrand features a Springbok antelope, South Africa's national animal, in mid-leap.
South Africa Mint Issues Silver 2-Ounce Krugerrand Coin
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PRETORIA, South africa – The South African republic has released a silver version of it’s iconic Krugerrand coin in 2025. This new offering is a 2-ounce silver investment coin and part of the ongoing krugerrand series, according to officials.
Krugerrand History
The Krugerrand, originally a gold coin, was first introduced in 1967.Its primary purpose was to promote the sale of South African gold on the international market. The coin’s name is a combination of Paul Kruger, the former president of the Transvaal (1883-1900) whose portrait appears on the obverse, and ”rand,” the name of South Africa’s currency.
The reverse of the Krugerrand features a Springbok antelope, South Africa’s national animal, in mid-leap.
while the coins do not have a nominal face value directly inscribed on them, they are considered legal tender in South Africa. According to the South African Reserve Bank Act of 1989, the value of gold coins in transactions should align with the price the bank is willing to pay for such a coin on the day of the transaction.
Coin Specifications
- Metal/Fineness: Silver / .999 purity
- Weight: 62.238 grams (2 ounces)
- Quality: Proof
- mintage: Production numbers were not promptly available.
Coin Design
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The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Paul Kruger, who served as President of the South African Republic (Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900. The inscription “Suid-Afrika · South Africa” encircles the portrait.This inscription represents the name of South Africa in both afrikaans and English, the country’s official languages at the time of the coin’s initial release. |
The reverse depicts a Springbok antelope, the national symbol of South Africa, along with the year of issue, “2025.” The inscription “Krugerrand” appears above the antelope, while ”fynsilwer 2 Oz Fine Silver R1″ is inscribed below, indicating the coin’s composition, weight, and face value. The initials “CLS,” representing designer Coert Laurens Steynberg, are located in the right field. |
south africa: Your Guide to the New Silver krugerrand
What is the South African Silver Krugerrand?
PRETORIA, South Africa – The South African Republic has issued a silver version of its iconic Krugerrand coin in 2025. This new coin is a 2-ounce silver investment coin and part of the ongoing Krugerrand series.
What is the History of the Krugerrand?
The Krugerrand, originally a gold coin, was first introduced in 1967. Its primary purpose was to promote the sale of South African gold on the international market. The coin’s name is a combination of Paul Kruger, the former president of the Transvaal (1883-1900) whose portrait appears on the obverse, and “rand,” the name of South Africa’s currency.
What is the Design of the Silver Krugerrand?
The obverse of the Silver