The Silver Krugerrand carries one of the most recognized names in the global bullion market. When the South African Mint introduced the silver version in 2017 — exactly 50 years after the original gold Krugerrand debuted — it brought the same iconic two-sided design to a one-ounce silver coin for the first time. The result is a 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver coin that trades on the Krugerrand’s half-century of brand recognition while offering an accessible price point for new and experienced stackers alike.
Key Features:
- Purity: .999 fine silver
- Weight: 1 troy ounce
- Obverse: Left-facing portrait of Paul Kruger, former President of the South African Republic; full beard, coat collar, and hair rendered in strong relief; “SUID-AFRIKA” to the left, “SOUTH AFRICA” to the right; serrated border
- Reverse: Springbok antelope in full stride across a sparse ground line; curved horns, musculature, and leg detail clearly struck; “KRUGERRAND” arcing across the top; “FYNSILWER 1 OZ FINE SILVER RL” along the bottom; serrated border
The obverse portrait of Paul Kruger is the same design that has anchored the Krugerrand since 1967. His left-facing bust fills the coin’s field with authority — the full beard rendered in layered, textured strokes, the coat collar and shirt visible at the truncation, the facial features struck with clean definition. The bilingual inscription “SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA” arcs across the upper field in Afrikaans and English, separated by a small diamond. The serrated border — a signature Krugerrand element shared across both gold and silver versions — runs the full circumference.
The reverse springbok is caught mid-stride, all four legs extended in a running pose that conveys genuine motion. The animal’s body is well-proportioned, with its curved horns, lean musculature, and textured coat all legible at coin scale. A simple ground line and low horizon anchor the scene without crowding it. “KRUGERRAND” runs boldly across the top arc, and the bilingual weight and purity text — “FYNSILWER 1 OZ FINE SILVER” in Afrikaans and English — follows the lower rim, with the RL mint mark visible at the end of the inscription.
Unlike the gold Krugerrand, which uses a 22-karat alloy, the Silver Krugerrand is struck in .999 fine silver — the same purity standard as most modern silver bullion coins. The serrated edge and overall coin architecture mirror the gold version closely, making the two a natural pairing for collectors who hold both metals.
Coins are sold as random year, with year of issue varying based on available inventory. Each coin arrives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, free of circulation wear. The Krugerrand name ensures strong secondary market recognition across dealers worldwide. Add one to your cart today.