The South African Krugerrand was introduced in 1967 as the world’s first modern bullion coin designed for private gold investment. At the time, gold ownership was restricted in many countries, but the Krugerrand stood out by using its gold weight as its denomination rather than a face value. Today, you can get the 1980 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coin online at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in an individual protective flip!
• 1st year for the 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrands!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Paul Kruger on the obverse.
• A Springbok antelope is displayed on the reverse.

The obverse of the 1980 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand features a portrait of Paul Kruger, designed by Otto Schultz. Kruger’s left-facing image is bordered by “SUID-AFRIKA” and “SOUTH AFRICA,” reflecting South Africa’s two official languages at the time of the coin’s debut.

On the reverse side, the coin displays a springbok antelope mid-leap. Designed by Coert Steynberg, the image captures the animal’s graceful and agile movement. This design has been a hallmark of Krugerrands since their inception.

The springbok is more than just a design choice—it represents key South African values like endurance, speed, and pride. Declared the national animal in 1906, the springbok is also featured on many national emblems, especially for the country’s rugby team. The animal’s signature leap, known as “pronking,” symbolizes energy and resilience, two traits that reflect South Africa’s spirit.

Each 1980 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coin is housed in a plastic flip for protection. This year was notable as it marked the first issue of fractional-ounce Krugerrands. Like other coins in the series, it is made from 22-karat gold, which combines 91.67% gold with 8.33% copper to enhance durability.

If you have questions about quarter ounce gold coins or want to place an order, contact BullionMax customer service at 800-729-3202. You can also reach out by email or start a web chat with us anytime.