Krugerrand

[ kroo-guh-rand, -rahnd ]

noun
  1. (sometimes lowercase) a one-ounce gold coin of the Republic of South Africa, equal to 25 rand: first issued in 1967.

Origin of Krugerrand

1

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British Dictionary definitions for Krugerrand

Krugerrand

/ (ˈkruːɡəˌrænd) /


noun
  1. a South African coin used for investment only and containing 1 troy ounce of gold

Origin of Krugerrand

1
C20: from S. J. P. Kruger + rand 1

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