The South African Mint, renowned for its iconic Krugerrands, is back with the highly anticipated third installment of its immensely popular Big Five series. This new collection continues the legacy of honoring Africa's most formidable creatures, a tradition that began in the 1990s with the successful Natura series. Due to overwhelming demand for the first two Big Five series (released in 2019 and 2021), the Mint is answering the call for more with a brand new set of coins featuring the same captivating animals: the Elephant, Lion, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard, and Cape Buffalo.
Leading the charge as the inaugural coin in the 2024 Big Five Series III is the magnificent Elephant, the largest land animal on Earth. Struck in one Troy ounce of highly-pure 99.9% fine silver by the prestigious South African Mint, this legal-tender 5-Rand coin is a true work of art. The coin's obverse showcases a full-bodied portrait of a bull elephant majestically traversing the African plains. The reverse features a truly unique bisected image of an elephant's profile. When multiple coins are placed side-by-side, they magically combine to create a complete, close-up portrait of an elephant. The surface is also uniquely textured to mimic the skin of a real elephant!
With a limited mintage of just 15,000 coins, these breathtaking silver coins are true rarities. Each one also boasts a perfect MS70 grade from NGC and a special gold and black Big 5 label to highlight the series. We have just 20 of these apex coins available, so secure the 2024 South Africa 1-oz Silver Big 5 III Elephant NGC MS70 before they're gone for good!
Highlights:
- Perfect NGC MS70
- Only 15,000 minted
- 1 oz of .999 fine Silver
