1980 1 oz. South African Krugerrand (uncirculated)

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1980 1 oz. South African Krugerrand (uncirculated):
$1275.00

The Krugerrand 1oz gold coin was introduced by the South African government in 1967. The Krugerrand gold coin has a 22 carats purity which is the equivalent of 91.70% fineness. It is also characterized by a diameter of 32.7 mm and a thickness that measures 2.83 mm. It weighs 1 troy ounce or 31.10 grams.The obverse of the Krugerrand 1oz gold coin illustrates the portrait facing left of Uncle Paul as it was known in South Africa. His name was in fact Paul Kruger and was President of the South African Republic. The legend reads SUID AFRIKA and SOUTH AFRICA, the name of the issuing country in both languages.The reverse of the Krugerrand 1oz gold coin depicts a springbok antelope in its habitat.. At the top of the coin is the inscription KRUGERRAND and at the bottom FYNGOUD 1 OZ FINE GOLD.