Big Five (1.) - Elephant - 2019
1 Oz Platinum - Proof

• 1st Issue in the Big Five Series
• 1 Ounce 99,95% Platinum
• Limited Mintage only 500 pieces worldwide
• With numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original wooden Box of the South African Mint

The new "Big Five" series by the South African Mint is a celebration of Africa’s natural heritage. The first issue in this series is dedicated to the elephant. The African Elephant is a symbol of majestic strenght and family unity. It is also one of our most intelligent species and the largest land animal on earth. The proof coin made of one ounce 99,95% platinum features the impressive head of an African Elephant and under it the South Africa‘s coat of arms and the inscriptions ‚SOUTH AFRICA‘, and ‚BIG FIVE 2019‘. The reverse of the coin features two halves of an elephant portrait so that when two of the coins are placed next to each other, a complete close-up portrait of an elephant can be seen. By placing many of these coins next to each other, a herd of elephants can be seen. The nominal TWENTY RAND, the weight 1OZ and the fineness Pt 999,5 are shown in a circle in the center. This rare Big Five Elephant platinum coin comes in the original box with a certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint.