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In the 1980s, the South African Gold Krugerrand Series began facing challenges due to economic sanctions imposed by Western nations in opposition to apartheid. Despite sanctions, the South African Mint expanded the series in the 1980s to feature three fractional-ounce coins. Right now, 1981 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins are available from Bullion Metals.

Arrives inside protective plastic flips!15th release of South African Gold Krugerrands!2ndyear for the 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand!Contains 1/4 Troy oz of actual gold content.The obverse depicts Paul Kruger.On the reverse is the Springbok antelope.

Arrives inside protective plastic flips!

15th release of South African Gold Krugerrands!

2ndyear for the 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand!

Contains 1/4 Troy oz of actual gold content.

The obverse depicts Paul Kruger.

On the reverse is the Springbok antelope.

Each 1981 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coin in this listing is presented in an individual flip for protection. The 1980 release date saw the introduction of the first-ever fractional-ounce coins in this series, with 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz gold coins added to the series. All coins in this collection are 22-karat gold specimens with 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper, giving Krugerrands a distinctive gold hue impacted by the high copper content.

Otto Schultz created his portrait of Paul Kruger for the South African pound in 1892, depicting the then-president of the South African Republic (Transvaal) in profile, facing left. The design showed Kruger’s characteristic features including his distinctive beard and became the basis for subsequent portrayals of Kruger on South African currency, including the Krugerrand gold coins.

The obverse side of the 1981 South African Gold Krugerrand Coins features a portrait of Paul Kruger, the first President of the South African Republic. This design, created by Otto Schultz, originally appeared on 19th-century South African Pound gold coins before becoming the defining feature of the Krugerrand series.

On the reverse side of 1981 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrands, the Springbok antelope is depicted in right-profile relief. This elegant national symbol of South Africa is shown mid-stride, a fitting representation of the country’s rich wildlife heritage and natural beauty.