South African Krugerrand 1/4 oz Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the South African Krugerrand 1/4 oz based on real-time gold spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure gold content of the coin (0.25 troy oz at 91.67% purity). When you buy from a dealer, you will pay more — the premium over spot covers minting costs charged by South African Mint, authorized dealer margins, packaging, shipping, and insurance. For the South African Krugerrand 1/4 oz, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $1,065–$1,096 at current spot prices.
South African Krugerrand 1/4 oz Specifications
| Country of Issue | South Africa |
| Minted By | South African Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1980 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 91.67% (0.9167 fine) |
| Weight | 0.25 troy oz (30.00 g) |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.88 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~50,000–200,000 per year |
About the South African Krugerrand 1/4 oz
The 1/4 oz Krugerrand offers an affordable entry into the world's most historically significant gold coin series. Containing exactly 0.25 troy ounces of pure gold in a copper-gold alloy, it carries the same Paul Kruger and springbok imagery as the iconic 1 oz coin. No face value is denominated — the coin's worth is purely its gold content plus a modest premium.
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