With the first issue in 1967, the South African Mint started the success story of the Krugerrand, the oldest gold bullion coin in the world. A special feature of Krugerrand gold coins is their reddish color, which is due to the addition of copper. The Krugerrand 1 oz gold coins therefore have a weight of 33.93 g, of which 31.1 g is fine gold and 2.83 g copper. Whether as an investment or a collector's item, the Krugerrand in gold has always been a durable and valuable choice.