Buy Krugerrands and Gold Bars

Buy online with secure & insured delivery across South Africa, or visit Knox Safe Custody in Houghton, Johannesburg for a private consultation. Secure vault custody is available for your purchases.

Shop Gold and Silver Bullion

Explore our gold and silver bars, international bullion coins and Perth Mint products. Availability depends on current stock. Contact our team for a particular product, size or quantity.

Gold bars

Choose gold bars from Rand Refinery and MetCon, including 10 g, 50 g and 100 g options in our range. Confirm the available design and quantity when ordering.

Silver bars

Explore silver bars in different weights, including 100 g and 1 kg options. Availability and quantities are confirmed when you enquire or place your order.

International bullion coins

Explore silver bars in different weights, including 100 g and 1 kg options. Availability and quantities are confirmed when you enquire or place your order.

Perth Mint products

Explore Perth Mint products available through Knox, including Australian Kangaroo and Koala silver coins. Contact us for the current range, available years and quantities.

Looking specifically for Krugerrands?
View our gold and silver Krugerrand range.

Request a Bullion Quote

Tell us which product and quantity you are interested in, and whether you prefer delivery, collection or vault custody. Our team will confirm availability and provide a quotation.

Why Buy from Knox

Knox brings bullion purchasing and secure custody together at our Houghton facility. Choose a private consultation, order online, or ask our team to help you select from the available range.

  • Established in 2009: Knox Safe Custody provides professional custody and precious-metal services from its Houghton facility.
  • Recognised supplier credentials: Knox Titanium Vaults (Pty) Ltd is listed as a Krugerrand dealer by Rand Refinery, while Knox Precious Metals is recognised as an approved bullion distributor by The Perth Mint. Our range also includes MetCon products, subject to availability.
  • Private consultations: Discuss your purchase at our secure facility in Houghton, Johannesburg.
  • Flexible fulfilment: Choose insured nationwide delivery, Houghton collection or an available vault-custody arrangement.

Our Suppliers and Authorisations

Knox operates through established business entities with recognised supplier credentials in the precious-metals industry. Knox Titanium Vaults (Pty) Ltd, associated with Knox’s original operations established in 2009, is listed as an authorised Krugerrand dealer by Rand Refinery.

Knox Precious Metals, established as Knox expanded its precious-metals operations, is listed by The Perth Mint as an approved bullion distributor. Our bullion range also includes MetCon products, subject to availability.

Clients can purchase through Knox’s online store or arrange a private consultation at our secure Houghton facility.

Official supplier verification

Our bullion range includes products from established mints and refiners. Check each listing for its fine-metal content, purity and supplier. Ask our team about the verification performed and the packaging or documentation supplied with your chosen product.

Rand Refinery

View the official Krugerrand dealer directory, which lists Knox Titanium Vaults (Pty) Ltd.

The Perth Mint

View the official bullion distributor directory, which lists Knox Precious Metals.

Product authenticity

Our bullion range includes products from established mints and refiners. Check each listing for its fine-metal content, purity and supplier. Ask our team about the verification performed and the packaging or documentation supplied with your chosen product.

Selling your bullion back to Knox

Knox buys back qualifying gold and silver bullion, including Krugerrands, coins and bars. Items are assessed for authenticity, metal content and condition. A separate buy-back quotation is based on current market pricing and the item’s characteristics. Sell to us

How to Buy

Choose the bullion you want, then buy through the online store where checkout is available or request a quotation from our team.

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Select your product and quantity. Check availability, specifications and whether the product is available online or by quotation.

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Confirm the price and terms. Review the product price, applicable VAT, delivery or custody charges and the quotation’s expiry before proceeding.

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Complete payment and verification. Follow the payment instructions provided for your order and submit the required documents.

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Arrange fulfilment. Once payment and verification are complete, our team will confirm delivery, collection or vault custody.

How Pricing Works

Gold bullion prices follow the gold market price and silver bullion prices follow the silver market price, expressed in South African rand, plus the applicable product premium. Premiums vary by product, weight, supplier and availability.

Precious-metal prices move throughout the day. Review your checkout total or quotation before paying. Your purchase information should show the product, quantity, applicable VAT and any delivery, custody or other charges.

For an assisted purchase, check your quotation for its validity period and the steps required to confirm the order. Ask our team to explain any price or charge before proceeding.

Delivery Collection and Vault Custody

We arrange insured delivery across South Africa. Tell us your delivery town and postcode so we can confirm service availability, the charge and the expected delivery time before you complete your order. Dispatch follows cleared payment and completion of the required verification.

Collection in Houghton

Collect your order from our Houghton Estate facility once payment and the required verification are complete. Our team will confirm when it is ready and arrange your collection.

Secure vault custody

Prefer to keep your bullion at Knox? Ask about private safe deposit boxes and available aggregated or segregated bullion custody. We will explain the charges, insurance terms and access or release arrangements before you choose.

Private safe deposit box

A private box within our vault facility for your valuables and bullion, subject to its rental agreement and access arrangements.

Aggregated bullion custody

A custody arrangement in which clients’ holdings are held together and each client’s entitlement is recorded, subject to the agreed custody terms.

Segregated bullion custody

A custody arrangement in which your identified bullion is held separately from other clients’ holdings, subject to the agreed custody terms.

Documents You Will Need

Have your valid South African ID or passport ready. Our team will confirm any proof of residence, account-verification or other documents needed for your purchase. Tell us if you are purchasing for a company or representing someone else so we can confirm the correct paperwork.

Visit Knox in Houghton

Visit Knox at 1 River St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa. We serve customers nationwide from this facility. Purchases can begin online or with our team; private consultations and collections take place in Houghton.

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Frequently Asked Question

Our range includes gold and silver bars, Krugerrands, international bullion coins and Perth Mint products, subject to availability. Each listing identifies the product’s metal, weight and supplier. Contact us for a specific product or a larger quantity.

Knox began operating in 2009 through Knox Titanium and subsequently established Knox Precious Metals as its precious-metals operations developed.

Rand Refinery’s official Krugerrand dealer directory lists Knox Titanium Vaults (Pty) Ltd, while The Perth Mint’s bullion distributor directory lists Knox Precious Metals.

Both listings relate to Knox’s business operations and can be independently verified through the suppliers’ official directories.

Rand Refinery

View the official Krugerrand dealer directory, which lists Knox Titanium Vaults (Pty) Ltd.

https://www.randrefinery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Local-Krugerrand-dealers-23-June-2026.pdf

The Perth Mint

View the official bullion distributor directory, which lists Knox Precious Metals.

https://www.perthmint.com/customer-care/find-a-distributor/bullion-distributors/rest-of-the-world/

Products showing a Buy online option can be purchased through the online store. Products showing Request a quote are handled by our team, who will confirm availability and pricing. You can also arrange a purchase through a private consultation in Houghton.

The price reflects the relevant precious-metal market price in rand plus the product premium. Check the checkout information or your quotation for the final price and the steps required to confirm the order. The point at which the price becomes binding must follow the stated order terms.

All prices are held for one hour, whether purchasing through our online store or receiving a quotation from our sales team.

If your purchase is not completed within this period, the price may need to be adjusted according to current market rates. For online purchases, the transaction will automatically be cancelled, and you will need to place a new order at the updated price.

Review the product’s pricing information and checkout total or quotation for applicable VAT and any delivery, custody or other charges. If you are unsure, you can ask our team to clarify any amount before committing to the purchase.

All items received at our premises undergo professional verification using advanced testing equipment and specialised methods, including XRF analysis, Sigma precious metal verification, ring testing and weight verification, where applicable. These processes help confirm the authenticity, composition, weight and quality of each item.
Following your transaction, you can receive supporting documentation, including a confirmation document, bill of sale and invoice, providing a formal record of your purchase or sale.

We arrange insured and secure nationwide delivery, subject to service availability and the applicable delivery terms. The charge depends on the destination. Confirm the delivery charge, insurance terms and handover requirements before completing your order.

Our team will confirm the expected delivery time for your location and order. Dispatch follows cleared payment and completion of the required verification. Check the delivery terms for timing and service-area details.

Yes. Collection takes place at our Houghton Estate facility after payment and verification are complete. Our team will confirm readiness, collection arrangements and the documents you or an authorised representative need to bring.

Ask about private safe deposit boxes and available aggregated or segregated bullion custody. Fees, insurance, ownership records, access and release arrangements depend on the selected agreement. Our team will explain the applicable terms before you choose.

Yes. Knox buys qualifying bullion, subject to assessment. The buy-back offer reflects current market pricing, metal content and the item’s characteristics. It is a separate quotation and may differ from the original purchase price. Contact our team or visit Sell to Us to arrange an assessment.

Many South Africans hedge a weak rand with physical gold, which is priced in US dollars and tends to rise in rand terms when the currency falls; Krugerrands are a simple, recognised way to do it. Knox can supply Krugerrands and store them securely for you.

Many people hold a portion of their savings in physical gold as an inflation hedge, because gold has historically held its purchasing power over the long term as cash erodes. Krugerrands are a simple way to do it. Knox can supply and securely store gold as part of your savings.

One common alternative is holding part of your wealth in physical gold, which sits outside the banking system as a tangible asset you own directly. It pairs naturally with secure vault storage. Knox supplies physical gold and offers safe custody so you hold it without keeping it at home.

Cash at home is exposed to theft, fire and inflation, so a safer approach is to keep it in secure off-site custody and consider converting part of it into physical gold, which holds value better over time. Knox offers both safe custody for cash and physical gold you can store with us.

Krugerrands are a popular way to pass on value, being physical, recognised worldwide, and inclined to hold their worth over decades as a store of wealth. Knox supplies genuine Krugerrands and can store them until they’re needed.

Converting part of a windfall into a tangible store of value like physical gold both protects it from theft, when held in a vault, and makes it less likely to be spent impulsively than cash in an account — it becomes an asset you have to consciously decide to sell. Knox can help you buy and securely store gold with a lump sum.

A common option in retirement is holding part of your wealth in physical gold, a tangible asset that sits outside the banking and equity systems and acts as a long-term store of value, paired naturally with secure storage. Knox supplies physical gold and offers safe custody to hold it for you; for how it fits your overall retirement plan, consider speaking with a financial adviser.

Physical gold, as Krugerrands or bullion, is the most common physical asset investors use to diversify away from shares, because it tends not to move in step with equity markets and holds tangible value. Knox supplies physical gold and stores it securely for you.

Buy only from an established, reputable precious-metals specialist that sources through recognised channels, prices transparently against the gold spot price, and can verify authenticity — and avoid informal sellers and deals that seem too cheap. Knox supplies genuine, verified gold and Krugerrands with transparent pricing.

You can keep gold and valuables in secure off-site custody in South Africa rather than rushing to sell, which buys you time to decide and get advice, since moving precious metals across borders involves customs and exchange-control rules. Knox can store your valuables securely while you weigh your options; take specific advice on the rules before any cross-border movement.

As deposit rates fall, many savers move a portion into physical gold, which acts as a long-term store of value and a hedge rather than relying on shrinking interest. Krugerrands are a simple way in. Knox can supply and store gold for you.

Gold is the classic defensive asset investors turn to when shares look stretched, because it often holds or gains value when equity markets fall, helping balance a portfolio. Knox supplies physical gold and Krugerrands and stores them securely.

Yes — buying a single Krugerrand together is a tangible, lasting way to teach children about saving and how a store of value works, far more real than a number on a screen. Knox supplies genuine Krugerrands ideal for this.

Many people take crypto gains off the table into physical gold, swapping a volatile digital asset for a tangible one with a long track record as a store of value. Knox can supply physical gold and store it securely once you’ve realised your gains.

Rather than trying to time the market, most people treat physical gold as a long-term hold bought steadily over time, since short-term price moves are hard to predict and gold is held for stability rather than quick gains. Knox can supply gold whenever you decide to buy and store it for you; for timing tied to your own finances, a financial adviser can help.

Physical gold is held outside the banking system as an asset you own directly, so it isn’t exposed to a bank’s solvency or to account freezes the way deposits are; held in a private vault it stays both secure and independent. Knox supplies physical gold and offers safe custody outside the banking system.

A single Krugerrand, or a smaller fractional coin, is an accessible first step into gold without needing a large sum, and you can add to it over time. Knox supplies Krugerrands in various sizes and can store them as your holding grows.

Gold and property both store value but differ in key ways: gold is liquid, portable and low-maintenance, while property is illiquid and carries costs but can generate rental income — many investors hold some of each rather than choosing one. Knox can supply and store the physical-gold side of that mix; for the property side, weigh it with a financial adviser.

For most individual investors Krugerrands are the more flexible choice, because they’re instantly recognised, easy to resell in small quantities, and trade close to the gold price, whereas bars can suit larger lump-sum buyers seeking lower premiums. The right choice depends on how much you’re investing and how you plan to sell later. Knox can advise on both and supply whichever suits your goals.

Physical gold like Krugerrands is an asset you own and hold directly, while a gold ETF is a paper investment that tracks the gold price without you taking possession of metal. Physical gold offers direct ownership and privacy but needs secure storage, whereas an ETF is convenient but carries counterparty and platform exposure. Knox specialises in physical gold and its secure storage.

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