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1980 Proof Krugerrand

Proof Krugerrand 1980

In 1980, the South African Mint decided to mint fractional Krugerrands, including the Half, Quarter, and Tenth Krugerrand. To commemorate the introduction of these fractional Krugerrands, the 1980 fractional Proof Krugerrands were only sold as a set.

Only 60 sets were minted on September 23, 1980, by the Minister of Finance, Prof. Owen Horwood. These sets were sold in a special VIP-marked green South African Mint case.

This makes the 1980 Proof Krugerrand set extremely rare and valuable.


1980 Proof Krugerrand 1 oz.

One ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrand

1980 1 oz Proof Krugerrand

How much is a 1 oz 1980 Proof Krugerrand worth?

As the value of bullion Krugerrand coins is very much tied to the price of gold, it is difficult to determine the price of a 1980 Proof Krugerrand. However, a reasonable estimate for a 1980 Proof Krugerrand would be about 105% of the gold price. It is worth considerably more if it is part of the fractional Proof Krugerrand set.

1980 Information
Hern's Number K15
Krause-Mishler Number KM73
Designer CLS Coert Steynberg
Size Diameter 32.61 to 32.77 mm
Thickness 2.87 to 2.97 mm
Mintage Proof 12,000
Mintage UNC/Bullion 3,061,396
Weight 33.9305 gm
Gold Weight 31.1 gm (1 oz)
Gold Content 91.667%
Copper Content 8.333%
Reeding Coarse
Certificate of Origin No
Frosted Yes
Best Known PR70

1980 Proof Krugerrand 1/2 oz.

Half ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrand

1980 1/2 oz Proof Krugerrand

How much is a 1/2 oz 1980 Proof Krugerrand worth?

Only 60 half-ounce Proof Krugerrands were minted and sold as a set with the other fractional Proof Krugerrands. I have seen very few sales, but I would estimate that the set would be worth $10,000 to a collector. Just the 1/2 oz coin alone would be estimated at around $4,000.

1980 Information
Hern's Number KH1
Krause-Mishler Number KM107
Designer CLS Coert Steynberg
Size Diameter 26.93 to 27.07 mm
Thickness 2.115 to 2.215 mm
Mintage Proof 60
Mintage UNC/Bullion 374,373
Weight 16.966 gm
Gold Weight 15.55 gm (1/2 oz)
Gold Content 91.667%
Copper Content 8.333%
Reeding Fine
Certificate of Origin No
Frosted Yes
Best Known PR69

1980 Proof Krugerrand 1/4 oz.

Quarter ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrand

Quarter ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrand

How much is a 1980 quarter Proof Krugerrand worth?

As above, with only 60 quarter-ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrands being minted, the value would be around $2,000. As a complete set, they would be worth $10,000.

1980 Information
Hern's Number KQ1
Krause-Mishler Number KM106
Designer CLS Coert Steynberg
Size Diameter 21.94 to 22.06 mm
Thickness 1.788 to 1.888 mm
Mintage Proof 60
Mintage UNC/Bullion 533,878
Weight 8.483 gm
Gold Weight 7.775 gm (1/4 Oz)
Gold Content 91.667%
Copper Content 8.333%
Reeding Fine
Certificate of Origin No
Frosted Yes
Best Known PR69

1980 Proof Krugerrand 1/10 oz.

Tenth ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrand

Tenth ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrand

How much is a 1/10 oz 1980 Proof Krugerrand worth?

The tenth-ounce 1980 Proof Krugerrand would be worth around $1,000 on its own. As part of the complete set, I would estimate its value at $10,000.

1980 Information
Hern's Number KT1
Krause-Mishler Number KM105
Designer CLS Coert Steynberg
Size Diameter 16.45 to 16.55 mm
Thickness 1.25 to 1.35 mm
Mintage Proof 60
Mintage UNC/Bullion 856,975
Weight 33.9305 gm
Gold Weight 3.11 gm (1/10 Oz)
Gold Content 91.667%
Copper Content 8.333%
Reeding Fine
Certificate of Origin No
Frosted Yes
Best Known PR69