{"id":198444,"date":"2025-07-10T06:11:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T04:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/edelmetall-muenzen-kaufen\/suedafrika-kruegerrand-1981-1oz-proof-gold\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T08:30:36","slug":"suedafrika-kruegerrand-1981-1oz-proof-gold","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/south-africa-krugerrand-1981-1oz-proof-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa \u2013 Krugerrand \u2013 1981 \u2013 1oz Proof Gold"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa 1981 Krugerrand 1 oz Gold \u2013 Proof<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The 1981<\/strong> Krugerrand 1 oz Proof gold coin<\/strong> is one of the established collector’s editions in the successful South African gold series. Minted by the South African Mint<\/strong> in high-quality minting quality, this edition impresses with its precise detail and the elegant contrast between the reflective field and the matte relief. <\/p>\n

With a worldwide mintage of only 12,900 pieces,<\/strong> the 1981 vintage is one of the most sought-after Krugerrand proofs of the early 1980s.<\/p>\n

front<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The obverse shows the classic portrait of Paul Kruger<\/strong> , President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1902. The inscription shows the country name in Afrikaans and English: \u201cSUID-AFRIKA \u2013 SOUTH AFRICA\u201d<\/em> . <\/p>\n

back<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The reverse depicts the springbok<\/strong> , South Africa’s national symbol, in characteristic movement. The surrounding information on the year, fineness, precious metal, and weight are particularly finely crafted in proof form, reflecting the South African Mint’s high quality standards. <\/p>\n

Technical data<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Year of birth:<\/strong> 1981<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Origin:<\/strong> South Africa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Weight:<\/strong> 33.931 g (1 oz gold)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fineness:<\/strong> 916.7 \/ 1000 (22 carats)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Diameter:<\/strong> 32.77 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Embossing quality:<\/strong> Proof (Proof)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Circulation:<\/strong> 12,900 copies worldwide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Mint:<\/strong> South African Mint<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    A characterful vintage with clear lines, clean workmanship, and a limited edition \u2013 a compelling choice for collectors specifically seeking high-quality unique pieces from the Krugerrand’s history.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udc49 Discover now at Wasserthal RareCoin.Store \u2013 your specialist retailer for certified gold coins with international collector value.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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