1982 1/10 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coin

The South African Krugerrand is a classic gold coin with global recognition. As the first modern gold bullion coin, it has a long-standing reputation and maintains consistent design elements that reflect South Africas rich heritage. Today, you can purchase the 1982 1/10 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coin at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Shipped in a protective plastic flip!
• 3rd release of 1/10 oz Gold Krugerrands!
• Contains 1/10 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The obverse features a bust of Paul Kruger.
• On the reverse is a depiction of a Springbok antelope.

Each 1982 1/10 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coin arrives safely inside a plastic flip. From 1967 until 1979, the Krugerrand was only available as a 1 oz gold coin. However, in 1980, the South African Mint introduced fractional-ounce options, adding 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins to give more buyers access to this well-known series.

Obverse

The obverse of the 1982 South African Gold Krugerrand displays a left-profile image of Paul Kruger, a former South African president. This portrait was originally created in the 1890s for use on the South African Pound.

Reverse

On the reverse, the 1982 1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand showcases a Springbok antelope. This beloved symbol of South Africa is depicted mid-stride, in a pose known as pronking, which highlights the animals grace and strength.

History

With its 22-karat gold composition of 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper, the Krugerrand offers durability along with its high gold purity. This specific blend results in exactly one troy ounce of pure gold, yet is more resistant to wear thanks to the added copper. The alloy also gives the Krugerrand its signature orange-gold color, a unique feature that many other bullion coins have since adopted.

Ordering

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