Krugerrand

[ kroo-guh-rand, -rahnd ]

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) a one-ounce gold coin of the Republic of South Africa, equal to 25 rand: first issued in 1967.

Krugerrand

/ ˈkruːɡəˌrænd /

noun

1. a South African coin used for investment only and containing 1 troy ounce of gold

Word History and Origins

Origin of Krugerrand¹

Kruger + rand ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of Krugerrand¹

C20: from S. J. P. Kruger + rand ¹