"Krugerrand" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Krugerrand" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Krugerrand
speak

"Krugerrand" Meaning

A Krugerrand is a South African gold coin that is officially known as the Krugerrand. It was introduced in 1967 to help market South African gold and to provide a convenient way for investors to own gold.

"Krugerrand" Examples

Here are 5 usage examples based on the word "krugerrand":

Grammatical Information


Part of speech: proper noun (noun)
Definition: a South African gold coin

Usage Examples


1. Description of a financial investment

I invested in a few krugerrands, hoping to diversify my portfolio.

2. Sold in a market

The local jewelry store sells krugerrands to collectors and investors.

3. Mentioned in a news article

The value of the krugerrand has fallen significantly in the past quarter.

4. Used in a financial context

The krugerrand is a popular gold coin among bullion investors.

5. In a collector's speech

I'm particularly fond of collecting krugerrands from different years to add to my collection.

"Krugerrand" Similar Words

Kronos

speak

Kronosaurus

speak

Kronstadt

speak

Kronstadt refers to a historic port city on Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland, located off the coast of Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg), Russia. It is most famous for the Kronstadt Rebellion, a naval mutiny that took place in 1921, in which sailors and workers in the city rose up against the Soviet government, demanding better living and working conditions, and for a time, established a commune.

Kroon

speak

Kropotkin

speak

Pëtr Alekseyevich Kropotkin was a Russian revolutionary activist, philosopher, and scientist, who was best known for his theory of anarcho-communism. He believed that a stateless, classless society could be achieved through voluntary cooperation and mutual aid. He was a prominent figure in the Russian anarchist movement and wrote extensively on topics such as economics, ethics, and politics. He is often referred to as the "Father of Anarchism".

Kru

speak

The word "kru" is derived from the Dutch word "kruyer", which means "to make a gateway" or "to form a door".

Krug

speak

Kruger

speak

Kruger refers to Kruger National Park, a large game reserve in South Africa. It is considered one of the largest game reserves in Africa and is known for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhinoceros (including both black and white), elephant, and Cape buffalo. The park is also home to a wide variety of other animals, including cheetah, giraffe, wildebeest, and hyena.

Krugersdorp

speak

Krummholz

speak

Krummhorn

speak

Krupp

speak

Kruschev

speak

Nikita Khrushchev was a Soviet politician who served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964. He was a key figure in the Cold War and is known for his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and his famous "Kitchen Debate" with U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon in 1959.

Krusei

speak

Kryolite

speak

Kryolite is a mineral composed of sodium, fluorine, and silicon. It is a important source of lithium, a soft, gray-white alkali metal that is used in batteries, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals. Kryolite is typically found in pegmatites and is often associated with other minerals such as spodumene and amblygonite. It was discovered in 1891 in the Ilímaussaq alkaline complex in Greenland and is named after the Norwegian explorer and geologist, Captain Kryolith Laue.

Krypteia

speak