The South African Gold Krugerrand is a 22-karat gold coin with a fineness of 91.67% gold. The Gold Krugerrand is composed of 11 parts gold to 1 part copper, creating an alloy known as crown gold. This alloy makes the coins more durable and less prone to dents and scratches than coins made from pure gold alone.
The Krugerrand has a total weight of 33.93 grams, with 31.103 grams, or precisely one troy ounce, of pure gold content.