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Krugerrand vs Gold Eagle: which costs less over spot?
Over the last 7 days with data for both, the lowest 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand premium had a median of 1.48% over spot against 3.47% for the 1 oz American Gold Eagle. Across all 27 recorded days, the 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand was cheaper over spot on 27 days and the 1 oz American Gold Eagle on 0. At this build, the lower fresh premium belongs to the 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand (prices below carry their checked times and stop counting as live after 120 minutes). Both contain 1 troy ounce of gold, so the price difference is the premium you pay over melt. This comparison uses our own independent dealer price data and hourly history, not estimates; Bullion Price Check is software, not a dealer.
Lowest fresh price right now
| Coin | Lowest price | Premium over spot | Dealer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand | $4,097.80 | 1.53% | Monument Metals | Nov 11, 8:55 AM ET (7 fresh dealer prices) |
| 1 oz American Gold Eagle | $4,176.29 | 3.47% | MintBuilder | Nov 11, 8:53 AM ET (8 fresh dealer prices) |
Single-coin check/wire prices before shipping. Prices older than 120 minutes are never shown as live. Shipping and card fees can change which dealer is cheapest: compare the true delivered cost.
Which has been cheaper: 27 recorded days
Over the last 7 days with data for both, the lowest 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand premium had a median of 1.48% over spot against 3.47% for the 1 oz American Gold Eagle. Across all 27 recorded days, the 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand was cheaper over spot on 27 days and the 1 oz American Gold Eagle on 0.
Daily figures and downloads: 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand history · 1 oz American Gold Eagle history. Recording started October 15, 2026; days without a snapshot are left out.
Dealers that sell both: average premium over the record
| Dealer | 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand avg premium | 1 oz American Gold Eagle avg premium | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullion Standard | 1.95% | 4.42% | -2.47 pp |
| At Cost Metals | 2.82% | 5.26% | -2.44 pp |
| Summit Metals | 1.90% | 4.28% | -2.38 pp |
| MintBuilder | 0.65% | 2.93% | -2.28 pp |
| Agate Metals | 2.13% | 4.35% | -2.22 pp |
| Hero Bullion | 2.00% | 4.15% | -2.15 pp |
| Kitco | 1.89% | 3.81% | -1.92 pp |
| SD Bullion | 1.68% | 3.42% | -1.74 pp |
| APMEX | 4.02% | 5.71% | -1.69 pp |
| Monument Metals | 1.45% | 2.81% | -1.36 pp |
The coins
- 1 oz South African Gold Krugerrand: 22-karat (91.67%) gold alloyed with copper; 1 troy oz of gold; no face value (legal tender in South Africa); minted by the South African Mint since 1967.
- 1 oz American Gold Eagle: 22-karat (91.67%) gold alloyed with silver and copper; 1 troy oz of gold; US$50 face value; minted by the U.S. Mint since 1986.
Purity does not change the metal content: each holds one troy ounce. For most buyers the deciding number is the premium, which is what the tables above track. Related: Gold Eagle vs Gold Buffalo · gold coin vs bar premiums · true delivered cost with shipping · how we rank prices.