Krugerrand (1 oz) Melt Value
South Africa’s bullion standard and the world’s most traded gold coin. Same 22-karat, full-ounce formula as the Gold Eagle.
Melt value per coin$4,053.771 oz × $4,053.77/oz gold · spot as of August 4, 2026
gold content
1 troy oz
Weight
33.93 g
Composition
.9167 fine (22-karat, 1 troy oz gold)
Years
1967–present
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $4,053.77 |
| 5 coins | $20,268.85 |
| 10 coins | $40,537.70 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much gold is in a krugerrand (1 oz)?
- Each krugerrand (1 oz) weighs 33.93 grams (.9167 fine (22-karat, 1 troy oz gold)) and contains 1 troy ounces of gold.
- What is a krugerrand (1 oz) worth in melt value today?
- At the current gold spot price of $4,053.77 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $4,053.77 per coin.
- Is a krugerrand (1 oz) worth more than its melt value?
- Often, yes. Melt value is the floor — scarce dates, mint marks, and higher grades carry collector premiums above metal content. Check the grade-by-grade price guide before selling any coin as bullion.
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Melt values update with live spot prices and are estimates, not offers to buy. Dealers pay below melt to cover refining margins; collectible examples are worth more than melt. It is currently illegal to melt US one-cent and five-cent coins.