South Africa first issued the Gold Krugerrand in 1967. Collectors had to wait for 50 years for the first-ever silver edition. In 2017, the South African Mint released the first-ever Silver Krugerrands. The coins had a premium uncirculated finish. The release proved so popular that bullion Silver Krugerrands were issued for the first time in 2018. Since then, the coin has emerged as a top choice among bullion collectors.

On the obverse face of the 2021 1 oz South African Silver Krugerrand Coin is a depiction of Paul Kruger. Paul Kruger was the first elected president of the South African Republic of the late-19^th century. His bust has appeared on countless earlier South African coins, including South African Pound denominations. It was revived for the Krugerrands in 1967.

The reverse field of 2021 South African Silver Krugerrands includes an image of the Springbok antelope. The Springbok antelope has also appeared on previous South African coinage, but is most commonly associated with the Krugerrand Series. The antelope is shown in right-profile relief as it bounds across the plains of South Africa.

South African Krugerrands are available courtesy of the Rand Refinery and the South African Mint. The Rand Refinery produces the blanks for the series and the South African Mint strikes the coins for release.