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The Krugerrand’s journey began in 1967 when South Africa launched the world’s first modern bullion coin specifically created for private gold ownership. At a time when many countries restricted gold ownership, the Krugerrand stood apart with its gold weight denomination rather than a fiat value. Now, 1980 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
On the obverse side of the 1980 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand Coin, Otto Schultz’s portrait of Paul Kruger is featured. His bearded profile faces left, surrounded by inscriptions reading “SUID-AFRIKA” and “SOUTH AFRICA” to represent the country’s dual official languages when the series launched in 1967.
The reverse design of the 1980 South African Gold Krugerrand shows a springbok antelope, South Africa’s national animal, in mid-leap. Sculpted by Coert Steynberg, this image captures the elegance and agility of the springbok, a symbol that has come to define the reverse of every Krugerrand.
The springbok antelope holds deep symbolic significance in South Africa, representing speed, grace, and resilience in the face of adversity. This elegant antelope became South Africa’s national animal in 1906 and has since been featured prominently on the country’s sporting emblems, particularly for the national rugby team, the Springboks. The animal’s ability to perform “pronking,” a distinctive leap up to 3 meters high, symbolizes South African pride and the nation’s ability to overcome challenges.
These 1980 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins arrive in individual plastic flips for safe handling. This year marked a turning point for the series as it was the inaugural release of fractional-ounce Krugerrands. Like all Krugerrands, the coin is struck in 22-karat gold, with a metal composition of 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper for added resilience.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy gold bullion coins at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
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The Krugerrand’s journey began in 1967 when South Africa launched the world’s first modern bullion coin specifically created for private gold ownership. At a time when many countries restricted gold ownership, the Krugerrand stood apart with its gold weight denomination rather than a fiat value. Now, 1980 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
On the obverse side of the 1980 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand Coin, Otto Schultz’s portrait of Paul Kruger is featured. His bearded profile faces left, surrounded by inscriptions reading “SUID-AFRIKA” and “SOUTH AFRICA” to represent the country’s dual official languages when the series launched in 1967.
The reverse design of the 1980 South African Gold Krugerrand shows a springbok antelope, South Africa’s national animal, in mid-leap. Sculpted by Coert Steynberg, this image captures the elegance and agility of the springbok, a symbol that has come to define the reverse of every Krugerrand.
The springbok antelope holds deep symbolic significance in South Africa, representing speed, grace, and resilience in the face of adversity. This elegant antelope became South Africa’s national animal in 1906 and has since been featured prominently on the country’s sporting emblems, particularly for the national rugby team, the Springboks. The animal’s ability to perform “pronking,” a distinctive leap up to 3 meters high, symbolizes South African pride and the nation’s ability to overcome challenges.
These 1980 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins arrive in individual plastic flips for safe handling. This year marked a turning point for the series as it was the inaugural release of fractional-ounce Krugerrands. Like all Krugerrands, the coin is struck in 22-karat gold, with a metal composition of 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper for added resilience.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy gold bullion coins at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
