Krugerrand 1 ounce of gold 2026Common coin-listing style: Krugerrand 1 oz Gold 2026.
Krugerrand 1 oz Gold 2026 is a classic bullion coin of the Republic of South Africa, containing one troy ounce of investment gold of .9167 fineness (22 karat), with the addition of copper increasing resistance to scratches. The coin has a total mass of approximately 33.93 g and a diameter of approximately 32.8 mm, and it continues to be issued by the South African Mint in cooperation with Rand Refinery, which ensures high recognition and liquidity on the global precious metals market. Since the 1960s, the Krugerrand has been regarded as a benchmark investment coin whose technical specifications and classic design are maintained in subsequent years, including the 2026 issue. The coin has legal tender status in South Africa, and its actual market value is determined primarily by its gold content and the price of the metal.
The Krugerrand 1 oz Gold 2026 remains one of the most popular choices among investors, due to the combination of a long issuance history, high recognizability, and broad acceptance by dealers and on international markets. Consistent alloy and weight specifications make it easy to value and compare the coin with other bullion units, and the addition of copper gives it a characteristic, more wear-resistant surface compared with coins struck from high-purity gold without alloying. The 2026 year continues the series, in which the appearance and inscriptions remain consistent with earlier years, which supports building uniform year sets and maintaining liquidity in the event of resale.
Obverse presents the left-facing profile of Paul Kruger, former President of the Transvaal, surrounded by the inscriptions “SUID-AFRIKA” and “SOUTH AFRICA,” separated by dots, with the whole enclosed within a narrow border at the rim, characteristic of the Krugerrand series.
Reverse depicts a running springbok antelope, the national symbol of the Republic of South Africa, placed in the central part of the coin, above which appears the inscription “KRUGERRAND,” flanked by the year split as “20” and “26,” while at the bottom information on the gold content and fineness is given in Afrikaans and English, arranged along the lower edge of the coin’s field.