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Krugerrand

American  
[kroo-guh-rand, -rahnd] / ˈkru gəˌrænd, -ˌrɑnd /

noun

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


Krugerrand British  
/ ˈkruːɡəˌrænd /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Krugerrand

Kruger + rand 2

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The gold was supposed to be for Nadia's college fund, but the one around Nadia's neck is the only Krugerrand left.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2022

The 1oz Krugerrand coins were minted in the 1970s, according to a PAS report.

From BBC Dec. 9, 2020

Rand Refinery Ltd., which makes the Krugerrand, said May 13 that sales are heading for their best month since August.

From BusinessWeek May 15, 2011

The United States Mint is running short of gold coins, and the South African mint increased Krugerrand production by 50 percent late last month, to its highest level in 25 years, on brisk European demand.

From New York Times Jun. 12, 2010

From mud and straw shanties in India to plush villas in France, nervous people stash away Krugerrand coins or gold jewelry at the first sign of any political or economic unrest.

From Time Magazine Archive

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