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THE BIG FIVE I - SOUTH AFRICAN MINT
» Africa's Majestic Wild Animals in Precious Metals «
The “Big Five Coins Series I” is a fascinating and coveted collection dedicated to the beauty and majesty of Africa's five most famous and impressive wild animals: the lion, the elephant, the rhinoceros, the buffalo and the leopard. This series is not only a testament to the exceptional skill of the engravers, but also a tribute to the rich wildlife of the African continent. Each coin in this series is carefully minted from high-quality precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum and impresses with its detailed and artistic design. The obverse of each coin features an impressive portrait of one of the 'Big Five' animals, while the reverse often bears a symbol or pattern that highlights the significance and habitat of the animal in question.
Our current assortment of "Big Five Series I" coins - Gold, Silver and Platinum
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Item No. IBSUD25115
Mintage: Unlimit.
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €4239.43
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Price €4500
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Price €59500
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Item No. IBSUD21138
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
Suggested Retail Price €495
Retail discount 40.4%
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Item No. IBSUD21139
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
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Item No. IBSUD21135
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €179
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Item No. IBSUD211351
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €174
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Price €21500
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Price €5995
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Item No. IBSUD21145
Mintage: 100
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €11950
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Price €4150
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Item No. IBSUD20139
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
Suggested Retail Price €495
Retail discount 40.4%
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Item No. IBSUD20138
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
Suggested Retail Price €495
Retail discount 40.4%
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Price €6195
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Item No. IBSUD20145
Mintage: 100
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €11950
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Item No. IBSUD20135
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €195
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Item No. IBSUD201351
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €195
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Price €4250
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Price €4350
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Price €5495
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» A Combination of Investment and Conservation Awareness «
The “Big Five Coin Series I” is not only popular with collectors and enthusiasts, but also with investors who appreciate the lasting value and potential of these precious pieces. In addition, this series contributes to awareness and conservation efforts by drawing attention to the threats facing these majestic animals. The “Big Five Coin Series I” is more than just a collection of coins; it is a celebration of nature and a call to action to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience these magnificent animals in the wild.
The Design
Each issue of the series features a different animal from the Big Five. The South African coat of arms is depicted underneath. To the left is the country of issue "SOUTH AFRICA". To the right of the coat of arms is the name of the series "BIG FIVE" and the year of issue.
The reverse shows an enlarged section of the depiction of the animal on the design side. Two concentric circles are visible in the center. The inner circle shows the weight "1 oz". The outer circle shows the added value "FIFTY RAND", the element symbol for gold "Au" and the finess of the coin "999.9".
Big Five II gold coins Gold - 2021 to 2023:
The five proof gold coins in the Big Five II sequel series were released from 2021 to 2023. They were also issued by the South African Mint and feature the same five African animals: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo. The design of the motif sides is similar to the first series, but is characterized by independent images. The reverse has remained the same.
The reverse shows an enlarged section of the depiction of the animal on the design side. Two concentric circles are visible in the center. The inner circle shows the weight "1 oz". The outer circle shows the added value "FIFTY RAND", the element symbol for gold "Au" and the finess of the coin "999.9".
Big Five II gold coins Gold - 2021 to 2023:
The five proof gold coins in the Big Five II sequel series were released from 2021 to 2023. They were also issued by the South African Mint and feature the same five African animals: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo. The design of the motif sides is similar to the first series, but is characterized by independent images. The reverse has remained the same.
Mintages / limited quantities
Overview mintages 2019-2024
The increase in value
South Africa is rightly very proud of its extraordinary wildlife. The animals known as the "Big Five" - elephant - lion - buffalo - rhinoceros - leopard - are emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country. The significance of this unique coin
series is correspondingly high. Beautiful motives, perfect minting quality and very small mintages are a guarantee of solid value stability. Since its launch, the "BIG FIVE SERIES" has been one of the most spectacular and sought-after coin programs worldwide.
Gold, silver and platinum proof coins offer an attractive opportunity to invest in precious metals and at the same time exploit the potential for value appreciation due to their rarity. Their limited mintages and ornate design make them highly desirable collector's items that increase in value over time. South African coins are of interest to collectors and investors alike.
A complete collection offers many advantages. Not only does it provide a comprehensive overview of a particular theme or series, it is also always a personal sense of achievement. A good and complete collection also always has a higher collector's value and is also a sensible investment for future generations.
Gold, silver and platinum proof coins offer an attractive opportunity to invest in precious metals and at the same time exploit the potential for value appreciation due to their rarity. Their limited mintages and ornate design make them highly desirable collector's items that increase in value over time. South African coins are of interest to collectors and investors alike.
A complete collection offers many advantages. Not only does it provide a comprehensive overview of a particular theme or series, it is also always a personal sense of achievement. A good and complete collection also always has a higher collector's value and is also a sensible investment for future generations.
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THE BIG FIVE I - SOUTH AFRICAN MINT
Our current assortment of "Big Five Series I" coins - Gold, Silver and Platinum
39 product(s) found
Sort by:
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Item No. IBSUD25115
Mintage: Unlimit.
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €4239.43
Low stock
2
Price €4500
Low stock
3
Price €59500
Low stock
4
Item No. IBSUD21138
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
Suggested Retail Price €495
Retail discount 40.4%
In stock
5
Item No. IBSUD21139
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
Suggested Retail Price €495
Retail discount 40.4%
In stock
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Item No. IBSUD21135
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €179
In stock
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Item No. IBSUD211351
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €174
In stock
8
Price €21500
Low stock
9
Price €5995
In stock
10
Item No. IBSUD21145
Mintage: 100
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €11950
In stock
11
Price €4150
In stock
12
Item No. IBSUD20139
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
Suggested Retail Price €495
Retail discount 40.4%
In stock
13
Item No. IBSUD20138
Mintage: 1.000
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €295
Suggested Retail Price €495
Retail discount 40.4%
In stock
14
Price €6195
In stock
15
Item No. IBSUD20145
Mintage: 100
Quality: Proof
Quality: Proof
Price €11950
Low stock
16
Item No. IBSUD20135
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €195
In stock
17
Item No. IBSUD201351
Mintage: 15.000
Quality: Uncirculated
Quality: Uncirculated
Price €195
In stock
18
Price €4250
In stock
19
Price €4350
In stock
20
Price €5495
In stock
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Special features of the "BIG FIVE" Series
The Design
Each issue of the series features a different animal from the Big Five. The South African coat of arms is depicted underneath. To the left is the country of issue "SOUTH AFRICA". To the right of the coat of arms is the name of the series "BIG FIVE" and the year of issue.
The reverse shows an enlarged section of the depiction of the animal on the design side. Two concentric circles are visible in the center. The inner circle shows the weight "1 oz". The outer circle shows the added value "FIFTY RAND", the element symbol for gold "Au" and the finess of the coin "999.9".
Big Five II gold coins Gold - 2021 to 2023:
The five proof gold coins in the Big Five II sequel series were released from 2021 to 2023. They were also issued by the South African Mint and feature the same five African animals: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo. The design of the motif sides is similar to the first series, but is characterized by independent images. The reverse has remained the same.
The reverse shows an enlarged section of the depiction of the animal on the design side. Two concentric circles are visible in the center. The inner circle shows the weight "1 oz". The outer circle shows the added value "FIFTY RAND", the element symbol for gold "Au" and the finess of the coin "999.9".
Big Five II gold coins Gold - 2021 to 2023:
The five proof gold coins in the Big Five II sequel series were released from 2021 to 2023. They were also issued by the South African Mint and feature the same five African animals: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo. The design of the motif sides is similar to the first series, but is characterized by independent images. The reverse has remained the same.
Mintages / limited quantities
Overview mintages 2019-2024
The increase in value
South Africa is rightly very proud of its extraordinary wildlife. The animals known as the "Big Five" - elephant - lion - buffalo - rhinoceros - leopard - are emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country. The significance of this unique coin series is correspondingly high. Beautiful motives, perfect minting quality and very small mintages are a guarantee of solid value stability. Since its launch, the "BIG FIVE SERIES" has been one of the most spectacular and sought-after coin programs worldwide.
Gold, silver and platinum proof coins offer an attractive opportunity to invest in precious metals and at the same time exploit the potential for value appreciation due to their rarity. Their limited mintages and ornate design make them highly desirable collector's items that increase in value over time. South African coins are of interest to collectors and investors alike.
A complete collection offers many advantages. Not only does it provide a comprehensive overview of a particular theme or series, it is also always a personal sense of achievement. A good and complete collection also always has a higher collector's value and is also a sensible investment for future generations.
Gold, silver and platinum proof coins offer an attractive opportunity to invest in precious metals and at the same time exploit the potential for value appreciation due to their rarity. Their limited mintages and ornate design make them highly desirable collector's items that increase in value over time. South African coins are of interest to collectors and investors alike.
A complete collection offers many advantages. Not only does it provide a comprehensive overview of a particular theme or series, it is also always a personal sense of achievement. A good and complete collection also always has a higher collector's value and is also a sensible investment for future generations.