1/10 oz South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Pendant

This item is a 1/10 ounce South African gold Krugerrand coin, housed within a minimalist prong-style gold bezel to function as a jewelry pendant. The coin's reverse side is visible, prominently featuring the national animal of South Africa, the Springbok antelope, in mid-stride. Above the antelope, the text 'KRUGERRAND' is inscribed. The date is split by the animal, with '19' on the left and '81' on the right, certifying it as a 1981 mintage. At the base, the inscriptions 'FYNGOUD 1/10 OZ FINE GOLD' denote its precious metal content. The coin is minted in 22-karat gold (91.67% gold and 8.33% copper), giving it a distinctive reddish-orange hue compared to pure gold. The bezel features four small tabs or 'prongs' that secure the coin, attached to a simple horizontal bale for a chain. Condition-wise, the coin shows minor surface wear consistent with being worn as jewelry, including light abrasions and softening of the higher relief points of the antelope. The bezel appears to be intact, though the bale shows signs of slight distortion from use. This specific weight (1/10 oz) was first introduced in 1980, making this a very early example of the fractional Krugerrand series. The craftsmanship of the coin reflects the high standards of the South African Mint, while the pendant mount is a standard commercial jewelry finding.