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1981 Krugerrand One Ounce Gold South African Bullion Coin

1981 Krugerrand One Ounce Gold South African Bullion Coin Reverse

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1981 Krugerrand One Ounce Gold South African Bullion Coin Reverse
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Buy a 1981 Krugerrand 1oz Gold

1oz gold bullion Krugerrand dated 1981 and struck by the South African Mint with gold from the Rand Refinery. Krugerrands are unusual in that they do not have a face value, but they are considered legal tender in South Africa. Their worth lies in their 22-carat gold composition, with each of these one-ounce issues offering investors one troy ounce of pure precious metal. The design of Krugerrands has changed little over the years. This 1981 issue - one of 3,198,727 issued in this year - boasts the classic Paul Kruger portrait to the obverse, paired with the instantly recognisable springbok resign to the reverse: both historic South African coinage designs that are now closely associated with this long-standing bullion series.
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Historic Paul Kruger Portrait

The obverse of these South African gold coins features a historic portrait of Boer statesman Paul Kruger, originally engraved by Otto Schultz. The legend in English and Afrikaans reads 'SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA'.

Classic Springbok Reverse

Every Krugerrand carries the iconic reverse designed by Coert Steynberg, depicting a pronking springbok. The date is split to either side of the antelope, with 'KRUGERRAND' above and 'FYNGOUD 1 OZ FINE GOLD' below.

SA Mint 22-Carat Gold Coin

Made from 22-carat gold (91.67% fine), these coins provide investors with a full troy ounce of pure gold content. Each 1981 1oz bullion Krugerrand has an overall weight of 33.93 grams and a diameter of 32.77 millimetres.

1981 1oz Krugerrand Mintage

Records indicate that 3,198,727 one-ounce Krugerrands were struck by the SA Mint in 1981. These coins were exported globally, seeing high demand, particularly before the release of American Eagles and British Britannias.

Classic South African Bullion

Produced by the South African Mint and the Rand Refinery since 1967, Krugerrands rank among the globe's most recognisable bullion coins. This 1981 one-ounce gold issue is an important coin for any Krugerrand date set.