80th Anniversary of

VE Day Proof Privy Mark

1 oz Gold 2025 Krugerrand

Title

A Moment of Victory. A Legacy in Gold.

  • One Ounce

    of SA Gold

  • 80 Years

    of Remembrance

  • Limited Edition

    Only 80 Pieces

Honouring the End of World War II in Europe

with a limited-edition proof krugerrand

A Krugerrand Marking 80 Years Since Victory in Europe

On 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day marked the formal surrender of Nazi Germany and the end of fighting in Europe during World War II. It was a turning point in modern history — a moment of relief, remembrance and profound human significance.

 

Eighty years later, the South African Mint commemorates this historic anniversary with the 2025 1 oz Gold Krugerrand: 80th Anniversary of VE Day Proof Privy Mark. Struck in proof quality and bearing a distinctive privy mark on the reverse, this coin brings together the enduring legacy of the Krugerrand with one of the most important milestones of the 20th century.


 

Launched in 1967, the Krugerrand remains one of the world’s most recognised gold coins. Its obverse features the portrait of Paul Kruger, created by Otto Schultz, while the reverse carries Coert Steynberg’s famous prancing springbok — a design deeply connected to South African heritage.

 

This commemorative issue is more than a gold coin. It is a tangible reminder of victory, resilience and the passage of time. With its 80th anniversary theme, proof finish and limited-edition status, the VE Day Krugerrand offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece that carries both intrinsic gold value and historical meaning.

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2025 1oz Gold Krugerrand: 80th Anniversary of VE Day Proof Privy Mark
2025 1oz Gold Krugerrand: 80th Anniversary of VE Day Proof Privy Mark

2025 1oz Gold Krugerrand: 80th Anniversary of VE Day Proof Privy Mark

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  • Technical Specifications

Size

1oz, 33.93g

Year

1997

Finish

Proof with privy mark

Diameter

32.69 mm

Composition

Au 916.67 / Cu 83.33

Mintage 

80

Mintmark

VE Day Privy Mark

Mint 

The South African Mint

The Significance of This Krugerrand

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Historic Significance

A commemorative Krugerrand honouring the 80th anniversary of one of World War II’s defining moments.

Gold Heritage

Contains one troy ounce of pure gold in the globally recognised Krugerrand format.

Limited Edition

With only 80 pieces released, this proof privy mark coin is an exceptionally scarce collector’s item.

South African Prestige

Combines the legacy of the Krugerrand with the craftsmanship and authority of the South African Mint.

From History to Heirloom

The 2025 VE Day Gold Krugerrand stands at the intersection of gold, history and remembrance. It honours the end of fighting in Europe during World War II while preserving that story in one of the world’s most iconic gold coin formats.

 

For collectors, this is a rare and meaningful release: a proof-quality Gold Krugerrand with a historically significant privy mark, a limited edition of only 80 pieces and a story that reaches far beyond its precious metal content.

 

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