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The 1 troy ounce Silver Krugerrand – Various Years – is the silver counterpart of the world-famous Gold Krugerrand. This investment coin contains 31.1 grams (1 troy ounce) of 99.9% pure silver. The obverse features the portrait of Paul Kruger, while the reverse shows the iconic springbok antelope — both internationally recognized symbols of South Africa.
Buying the Silver Krugerrand means choosing a coin renowned for its high quality, classic design and excellent liquidity. Thanks to its competitive pricing, it remains a popular choice for investors in physical silver.
The Silver Krugerrand was first introduced in 2017 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Gold Krugerrand and has since been issued annually by the South African Mint. The introduction of this silver version gave collectors and investors access to one of the most iconic bullion designs in history. Since then, the Silver Krugerrand has firmly established itself in the global precious metals market and is highly popular among Holland Gold clients.
Each 1 troy ounce Silver Krugerrand has the same resale value regardless of its year of issue. The various years coins have been acquired through the secondary market and typically date from 2017–2024. As the year cannot be chosen in advance, these coins are usually offered at a lower premium than the latest 2025 issue directly from the mint.
These coins are also exempt from 21% VAT. Having previously been in circulation and carefully sourced from private and institutional sellers, they offer a more favorable price. This allows you to purchase one of the world’s most recognized bullion coins with an additional financial advantage.
The Silver Krugerrand was first struck in 2017 by the South African Mint — exactly 50 years after the launch of the Gold Krugerrand in 1967. The coin contains 31.1 grams (1 troy ounce) of 99.9% pure silver.
The obverse features Paul Kruger, the former South African president and a key historical figure during the Boer Wars against the British Empire. The inscriptions read “South Africa” and “Suid-Afrika” in English and Afrikaans. The reverse side shows the springbok antelope, South Africa’s national symbol, along with the year of issue and weight: 1 troy ounce fine silver. The coin has a reeded edge. The portrait of Paul Kruger was designed by Otto Schulz, while the reverse design featuring the springbok was created by Coert Steynberg.
The name “Krugerrand” combines “Kruger” and “rand” — the South African currency. The word “rand” itself refers to the Witwatersrand, a gold- and silver-rich region in the former Transvaal province. Much of the silv
| Fine weight | 1 Troy Ounce (31.1 Gram) |
| Dimensions | Ø 38 mm x 3 mm |
| Purity / Content | 999/1000 - 99.9% Silver |
| Year of issue | Various dates |
| Condition | Previously circulated |
| Country of Origin | South Africa |
| Mint House | The South African Mint |
| Packaging | Plastic tube 25 pieces, coins per 500 in a sample box |
| Safety features | Yes |
| Legal tender | Yes |
| Face value | - |
| Tax (VAT) | Margin control |
| Insured shipment possible | Yes, at a location of your choice |
| Pick-up available | Yes, in Alkmaar or Rotterdam |
| Storage possible | Yes, in the Netherlands |
People think of silver as the poor man's gold, which is absolutely the wrong way to look at it. Gold has the most monetary character, but silver moves in times when a financial system is under pressure, at least as much as gold.
Silver is a commodity and monetary metal. Gold and silver have related to each other to some extent over a long history; This is called the gold-silver ratio. Silver has not been this cheap in 25 years compared to gold.
