The Krugerrand bears the portrait of Paul Kruger, president of the old South African Republic, on the obverse of the coin. The reverse of the coin features a Springbok Antelope, a national symbol of South Africa. The name ‘Krugerrand’ is a combination of two words - the name of the president at the time; Paul 'Kruger', and the unit of currency of South Africa the 'Rand'.
 
The actual weight of a 1oz Krugerrand is 33.9 grams. Each coin is minted in 916.7 (22ct) gold, so that the coin contains precisely one Troy ounce of pure gold. The remaining weight is due to the copper alloy, which is added to create a more durable coin, and also makes the Krugerrand slightly red in colour.