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Krugerrand
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Kru·ger·rand  (krg-rnd, -ränd)
n.
A one-ounce gold coin of the Republic of South Africa.

[Afrikaans : after Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger + rand, rand; see rand.]

Krugerrand [ˈkruːgəˌrænd]
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) a South African coin used for investment only and containing 1 troy ounce of gold
[from Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904), Boer statesman + rand1]
Translations
krugerrand [ˈkruːgəˌrænd] Nkrugerrand m


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The demand for Krugerrands is at its highest level since 1986.
Named after Paul Kruger, who headed up the Boer resistance to the British in the 19th century, Krugerrands were first minted in South Africa in 1967.
Specialist coin dealers such as Chard (01253 343081) and All gold (0844 544 7952) also buy krugerrands.
 
 
 
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