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1980 South African 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Coin

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:2,600.00 - 3,300.00 USD
1980 South African 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Coin
1980 South African Krugerrand gold coin composed of 1 troy ounce of fine gold, housed in a protective slab. The obverse depicts a left-facing portrait of Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic, with the country name inscribed in both Afrikaans and English: "SUID-AFRIKA SOUTH AFRICA." The reverse features a springbok antelope in mid-stride, a national symbol of South Africa, set above a naturalistic ground. The year of minting appears split on either side of the antelope as "19" and "80," and the bottom rim is inscribed with "FYNGOUD 1 OZ FINE GOLD," denoting the coin's gold content. Issued by the South African Mint, this coin played a key role in establishing the modern gold bullion market. Case: 2.25"L x 0.5"W x 3.25"H. Gold coin diameter: 32.8 mm.

Issued: 1980
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: South Africa

Condition: Age related wear.