With the release of the Big Five II Series, the South African Mint continues the success story of a coveted classic. Again, the series contains a total of five coins, all dedicated to South Africa's impressive nature. The animals known as the "Big Five" – Elephant – Lion – Buffalo – Rhinoceros – Leopard – are considered emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent African fauna
With the release of the Big Five II Series, the South African Mint continues the success story of a coveted classic. Again, the series contains a total of five coins, all dedicated to South Africa's impressive nature. The animals known as the "Big Five"—Elephant – Lion – Buffalo – Rhinoceros – Leopard – are considered emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent African wildlife. The importance of this series of coins is therefore great. The first issue is dedicated to the elephant. The motif of the 1 oz gold coin shows a detailed close-up of the head of an adult elephant. The inscriptions "SOUTH AFRICA", "BIG FIVE" and the South African coat of arms are also part of the design. The reverse side shows two halves of an elephant's head. By placing two of these coins next to each other, you get a full close-up portrait of an elephant. When several of these coins are placed next to each other, a whole herd of elephants appears. In the middle, the value "FIFTY RAND", the weight "1OZ" and the fineness "Au 999.9" are displayed. The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is probably the largest and most impressive representative of the African animal world, which generally stands as a symbol of power and strength. The "gentle giant" is characterized by its excellent memory and a very pronounced social behavior. In the wild, the elephant can live up to 60 years, but to this day the threat of poachers remains high.
Do you want toSelling Gold Coins in the long run? Holland Gold offers a buyback guarantee on all gold coins you buy from us. Didn't you buy the gold coins from us? We also buy these gold coins. | Fine weight | 1 Troy Ounce (31.1 Gram) |
| Dimensions | Ø 32.6 mm x 2.45 mm |
| Purity / Content | 999.9/1000 - 24 Carats |
| Year of issue | Various dates |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Origin | South Africa |
| Mint House | The South African Mint |
| Packaging | Soft plastic coin capsule |
| Safety features | No |
| Legal tender | No |
| Face value | - |
| Tax (VAT) | Exempt from VAT |
| Insured shipment possible | Yes, at a location of your choice |
| Pick-up available | Yes, in Alkmaar or Rotterdam |
| Storage possible | Yes, in the Netherlands |