2026 South African Krugerrand 1/2oz Gold Coin
This 2026 South African Krugerrand 1/2oz Gold Coin features a portrait of Paul Kruger, president of the old South African Republic. The reverse of the coin features a springbok antelope, one of South Africa's national symbols. Details of the coin's weight, fineness and year-date also appear. - Weighs 16.96g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold. - Manufactured by the South African Mint. - Struck to a [bullion](https://atkinsonsbullion.com/help-advice/glossary) finish. - VAT free. - Diameter: 27.00mm. Thickness: 2.20mm. - Supplied in a plastic coin flip. First minted in 1967 by the South African Mint, the name 'Krugerrand' comes from the name president at the time Paul 'Kruger', and the unit of currency of South Africa the 'Rand'. The Krugerrand was given the status of legal tender in South Africa, which is why it is minted in 22ct gold (91.67% purity) in order to make the coin more durable.