1/10 oz Kruger Rand
| Year: | 1980 |
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| Coin: | 1/10 oz Kruger Rand |
| Diameter: | 16,5mm |
| Mass: | 3,393 grammes |
| Edge: | Milled |
| Designer: | Otto Schultz |
| Metal Content: | Gold 916,67 / Copper 83,33 |
| Mintage Figure: | 856 975 |
Obverse
| Design: | President Paul Kruger |
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| Inscription: | SUID-AFRIKA « SOUTH AFRICA |
| Remarks: | Only 60 of the fractional sets, containing the 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz coins were produced by the South African Mint for V.I.Ps in 1980. These sets are bound to become very valuable because of the small mintage. |
Reverse
| Design: | Prancing Springbok |
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| Inscription: | 1/10 KRUGERRAND 1980 FYNGOUD 1/10 OZ FINE GOLD |
| Remarks: | As the Krugerrands gained popularity and the gold price soared ($850 in 1980) it was felt necessary by Intergold to mint fractionals in order to suit the pocket of the man on the street. |
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