South Africa 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand (Random Year)

**Product Details** Gold Krugerrands are among the most popular and easily recognizable Gold coins in the world. These fractional Krugerrands allow more people to invest in Gold at a lower price point than full ounce Gold coins. **Coin Highlights:** - Contains 1/4 oz Gold. - Coins will be in protective packaging. - Obverse: Likeness of Paul Kruger, South Africa’s first and only president, along with “South Africa” in Afrikaans and English. - Reverse: A Springbok antelope, the national animal of South Africa, with the year of minting and Gold weight. - Minted by Rand Refinery. Protect your Gold Krugerrand with this **[clear plastic capsule](https://www.apmex.com/product/22070/air-tite-holder-direct-fit-22-mm)** or display it in style by adding an attractive **[presentation box](https://www.apmex.com/product/86363/apmex-wood-gift-box-includes-22-mm-direct-fit-air-tite-holder)** to your order. You can even add a beautiful **[coin bezel](https://www.apmex.com/product/63592/14k-gold-screw-top-diamond-cut-coin-bezel-22-millimeter)** to turn your Gold Krugerrand into fine jewelry. Gold Krugerrands have been admired by investors and collectors alike since their release in 1967. Add these fractional Gold Krugerrands to your cart today. **Important Note** Dates on these random year coins will be of our choosing and may or may not vary, determined by stock on hand. **Krugerrand Series**First introduced in 1967, the Krugerrand was the world's first modern Gold bullion coin in the world and this [Gold bullion coin series](https://www.apmex.com/category/16109/south-african-gold-krugerrand-coins-other) is still a favorite of collectors and investors today. In 1980 fractional Krugerrands were first minted. The Krugerrand were minted to assist in promoting South African Gold to the international markets. Krugerrands were never assigned a face value but were designed to derive their value from the price of Gold at the time they are traded. The Gold Krugerrand is prized around the world, with a highly sought-after design inspired by history. They feature the South African Republic's first president, Paul Kruger. On the reverse, a springbok, which is the national animal, and the date of minting appear. On the Krugerrand Gold coin, the springbok seems to be jumping into action, while President Kruger is a reminder of 19th century South African political and military affairs. **South African Mint**The South African Mint manufactures Proof Krugerrand, and works with the Rand Refinery to mint the bullion Krugerrand. The mint produces coins on behalf of and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank. In 1886, Gold was discovered near the Wilwatersrand area of Johannesburg and President Paul Kruger decided to establish a national mint. Today, the South African Mint is one of the world's top exporting mints.