The 2021 Krugerrand range bears the same iconic design first seen on the Krugerrand over 50 years ago. The obverse features the bust of former President Paul Kruger, while the reverse depicts a prancing springbok originally designed and engraved by Coert Steynberg.

The proof range consists of 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, 1/20oz and 1/50oz 22ct gold coins, available individually (except for the 1/20oz) or as part of a set. Also included in the 2021 range are the 2oz and 1oz fine silver proof coins, which are a more accessible alternative to the classic gold coins.

The beautifully-finished proof Krugerrand coins share the same popularity as their bullion counterpart, the world’s most widely held and actively traded gold bullion coin. To celebrate the enduring value of the trusted and legendary icon, the South African Mint has been producing the coin in different metals since its 50th anniversary in 2017.

The Krugerrand was conceived in 1964 when the concept of a legal tender gold coin linked to the daily gold price was introduced in South Africa. It was however only launched in 1967. The 1oz, 22 carat gold bullion coin was originally named ‘The Trojan’, but when the official striking took place on 3 July 1967 at the South African Mint in Pretoria, it was renamed the ‘Krugerrand’.

The ‘South African Inventions’ theme was introduced on the Crown and Tickey coin series in 2016 to highlight globally relevant inventions and firsts by South Africans. The Retinal Cryoprobe, invented and commercialised by South African ophthalmologist and biomedical engineer Dr Selig Percy Amoils is the subject of the 2020 2½c Tickey & R2 Crown collection.

Some highly-regarded South African inventions have been the focus of past Crown and Tickey coin collections. The dolos was the first invention to be depicted on this coin range, followed by the first successful human-to-human heart transplant in 2017, the Computed Tomography or CT scan in 2018, and in 2019, Pratley Putty, the world’s first epoxy adhesive which was used by NASA aboard its Ranger moon-landing craft. In 2020 we celebrated the retinal cryoprobe, invented in 1965 at Baragwanath Hospital, Africa’s largest hospital located in Soweto, Johannesburg. 

The cryoprobe is a large, pen-like instrument commonly used in cryosurgery, a technique that uses extreme cold to remove abnormal or diseased tissue. The retinal cryoprobe emits analgesic nitrous oxide, at below freezing temperatures of -80oC. When inserted into a cut in the eye it freezes the cataract, which is then removed effortlessly. The procedure only targets damaged tissues without affecting any adjacent tissue.

The South African Mint is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). We are the continent’s leading manufacturer of legal coin tender, as well as commemorative and collectible coins. 

The South African Mint’s primary business is the production of all of South Africa’s circulating currency coins, in a variety of metals including copper, brass, nickel, aluminium, bronze, stainless steel and electroplated steel. We also produce and export circulation coins on behalf of our central bank customers around the world. 

Our investment coin business is comprised of the Krugerrand and Big 5 bullion coins. We are the proud manufacturer of the world’s first and most traded bullion coin; the Krugerrand.

 The third and smallest business unit is focused on the production and sale of collectible coins for the retail market. These are made from a variety of precious and non-precious metals, including pure gold and silver. Many of our collectible coins and coin packaging have won prestigious international awards. 

With over 125 years’ experience in coin-making, we pride ourselves in delivering products that represent our commitment to uniquely African design and supreme craftsmanship. Some of our services include:  

• Development of a new coin/coin series from concept to delivered coins
• Coin design, creation of master dies, manufacturing of production dies and coin blanks
• Quality assurance of the products
• ISO 9001 quality certification ensures that the entire company
  focuses on satisfying our customer’s requirements
• ISO 14001 certification ensures that processes, products and services does not negatively influence the environment
• ISO 45001 certification ensures that we focus on our employees, continuously improving a healthy and safe working environment
• Door-to-door, cross border delivery
• Review of coins and coin series
• In-house consulting services to identify cost reduction opportunities in coin production, safety feature enhancement to prevent counterfeiting, and unique design creation for coin differentiate between various denominations and across countries.

Big 5 Catalogue

The 2021 Krugerrand range bears the same iconic design first seen on the Krugerrand over 50 years ago. The obverse features the bust of former President Paul Kruger, while the reverse depicts a prancing springbok originally designed and engraved by Coert Steynberg.

The proof range consists of 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, 1/20oz and 1/50oz 22ct gold coins, available individually (except for the 1/20oz) or as part of a set. Also included in the 2021 range are the 2oz and 1oz fine silver proof coins, which are a more accessible alternative to the classic gold coins.

The beautifully-finished proof Krugerrand coins share the same popularity as their bullion counterpart, the world’s most widely held and actively traded gold bullion coin. To celebrate the enduring value of the trusted and legendary icon, the South African Mint has been producing the coin in different metals since its 50th anniversary in 2017.

The Krugerrand was conceived in 1964 when the concept of a legal tender gold coin linked to the daily gold price was introduced in South Africa. It was however only launched in 1967. The 1oz, 22 carat gold bullion coin was originally named ‘The Trojan’, but when the official striking took place on 3 July 1967 at the South African Mint in Pretoria, it was renamed the ‘Krugerrand’.

Coin collectors keenly waiting for over two years to add the last of the Big 5 to their collection can heave a sigh of relief with the arrival of the Buffalo coins in February 2021. This year’s edition of the Big 5 features the Cape buffalo, gold, silver and platinum. Introduced in 2019, the Big 5 is a multi-year coin program featuring wildlife synonymous with Southern Africa, the Elephant, Lion, Rhinoceros, Leopard and the Buffalo.

The popular coin programme which is issued twice annually, six months apart, uses the genius coin design concept first seen with the first edition of the Big 5: the reverse of the coin features two halves of the face of the Cape buffalo and when two coins are placed next to each other a complete image of the face is formed. When multiple coins are placed next to each other, a herd of buffalos is formed.

The obverse features a breath-taking design of the Cape buffalo, which fills up much of the surface area of the coin.

The ‘South African Inventions’ theme was introduced on the Crown and Tickey coin series in 2016 to highlight globally relevant inventions and firsts by South Africans. The Retinal Cryoprobe, invented and commercialised by South African ophthalmologist and biomedical engineer Dr Selig Percy Amoils is the subject of the 2020 2½c Tickey & R2 Crown collection.

Some highly-regarded South African inventions have been the focus of past Crown and Tickey coin collections. The dolos was the first invention to be depicted on this coin range, followed by the first successful human-to-human heart transplant in 2017, the Computed Tomography or CT scan in 2018, and in 2019, Pratley Putty, the world’s first epoxy adhesive which was used by NASA aboard its Ranger moon-landing craft. In 2020 we celebrated the retinal cryoprobe, invented in 1965 at Baragwanath Hospital, Africa’s largest hospital located in Soweto, Johannesburg. 

The cryoprobe is a large, pen-like instrument commonly used in cryosurgery, a technique that uses extreme cold to remove abnormal or diseased tissue. The retinal cryoprobe emits analgesic nitrous oxide, at below freezing temperatures of -80oC. When inserted into a cut in the eye it freezes the cataract, which is then removed effortlessly. The procedure only targets damaged tissues without affecting any adjacent tissue.

The South African Mint is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). We are the continent’s leading manufacturer of legal coin tender, as well as commemorative and collectible coins.

 The South African Mint’s primary business is the production of all of South Africa’s circulating currency coins, in a variety of metals including copper, brass, nickel, aluminium, bronze, stainless steel and electroplated steel. We also produce and export circulation coins on behalf of our central bank customers around the world.

 Our investment coin business is comprised of the Krugerrand and Big 5 bullion coins. We are the proud manufacturer of the world’s first and most traded bullion coin; the Krugerrand.

 The third and smallest business unit is focused on the production and sale of collectible coins for the retail market. These are made from a variety of precious and non-precious metals, including pure gold and silver. Many of our collectible coins and coin packaging have won prestigious international awards.

 With over 125 years’ experience in coin-making, we pride ourselves in delivering products that represent our commitment to uniquely African design and supreme craftsmanship. Some of our services include:  

• Development of a new coin/coin series from concept to delivered coins
• Coin design, creation of master dies, manufacturing of production dies and coin blanks
• Quality assurance of the products
• ISO 9001 quality certification ensures that the entire company
  focuses on satisfying our customer’s requirements
• ISO 14001 certification ensures that processes, products and services does not negatively influence the environment
• ISO 45001 certification ensures that we focus on our employees, continuously improving a healthy and safe working environment
• Door-to-door, cross border delivery
• Review of coins and coin series
• In-house consulting services to identify cost reduction opportunities in coin production, safety feature enhancement to prevent counterfeiting, and unique design creation for coin differentiate between various denominations and across countries.

Big 5 Catalogue