Big Five II (5.) - Buffalo - 2023
1/4 Oz Gold - Proof

• 5th and final Issue in the Big Five II Series
• Fifth 1/4 Oz gold proof issue
• 99.99% pure Gold
• Mintage only 2,000 pieces worldwide
• With numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original Box

With the release of the Big Five II Series, the South African Mint continues the success story of a coveted classic. Once again, the Series includes a total of five coins, all dedicated to South Africa's impressive wildlife. The animals known as the "Big Five" - Elephant - Lion - Buffalo - Rhino - Leopard - are considered emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent the African fauna. Accordingly, the importance of this series of coins is great.

This 2023 issue is the first 1/4 Oz gold proof buffalo ever released. The motive shows a detailed close-up of the head of an adult buffalo. The inscriptions "SOUTH AFRICA", "BIG FIVE 2023" and the South African coat of arms are also part of the design. The reverse shows two halves of a buffalo head. Placing two of these coins next to each other gives a full close-up portrait of a buffalo. When several of these coins are placed next to each other, a whole buffalo herd appears. In the center, the denomination "FIFTY RAND", the weight "1/4OZ" and the fineness "Au 999.9" are shown.

The Cape or African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a typical grazer. It lives in herds of a few dozen to hundreds of animals and prefers swampy areas and shaded grasslands near water. Particularly characteristic for the buffalo are its sweeping, curved horns, which can reach a span of up to 1.50 meters. The limited Big Five II Buffalo 1/4 oz gold proof coin is limited to only 2,000 pieces worldwide and is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint.