Big Five III Rhino + Krugerrand Privy Mark - Set
2 x 1 Oz Gold - Proof

• 3rd Issue in the new Big Five III Series + Krugerrand Special Edition
• 2 Ounces of 99.99% Gold
• Limited Mintage only 100 sets worldwide
• With numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original wooden Box

This strictly limited set includes the third issue of the new Big Five III Series - Rhino from the South African Mint and a rare special edition of the 2025 Krugerrand with a Privy Mark "Rhino". South Africa is justifiably proud of its extraordinary wildlife. The animals known as "Big Five" - Elephant - Lion - Buffalo - Rhino - Leopard - are landmarks and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent the African fauna.

The Big Five gold coin features a full-body depiction of a full-grown rhino in dynamic motion. The inscriptions “SOUTH AFRICA”, “BIG FIVE 2025” and the South African coat of arms are also part of the design. The reverse shows two halves of a rhino's head. Placing two of these coins next to each other gives a full close-up portrait of a rhino. When several of these coins are placed next to each other, an entire herd of rhinos appears. In the center are the denomination “FIFTY RAND”, the weight “1OZ” and the fineness “Au 999.9”. A special highlight is the delicate engraving of a Malachite Sunbird (Nectarinia famosa), symbolizing the importance of an integrated ecological system, in which birds play just as vital a role as larger animals. Widespread across Africa, Malachite Sunbirds are known for their long, slender, downward-curving beaks and brush-tipped tongues, which they use to feed primarily on nectar and insects.

In the vast grasslands and woodland savannas south of the Sahara roam two of Africa’s most iconic mammals - the White Rhinoceros and the Black Rhinoceros. Today, their combined population is estimated at around 25,000 individuals, many of which reside in South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park. Rhinoceroses are the second-largest land mammals on Earth, surpassed only by elephants. Despite their immense size and weight, they are surprisingly agile and can reach speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour. While their eyesight is relatively poor, this is offset by their highly developed sense of smell, which allows them to detect scents over long distances. As strict herbivores, rhinos feed on grasses or shrubs, depending on the species. However, these impressive creatures face increasing threats - especially the Black Rhinoceros, which is now critically endangered. The primary reason is the persistent rise in poaching, which has intensified in recent years despite significant conservation efforts.

The second coin in this set features the classic Krugerrand design and a Privy Mark with a rhino. Like all Krugerrand coins the reverse shows the portrait of South Africas first President Paul Kruger. This exclusive special edition is limited to only 100 sets worldwide and is delivered in the original wooden box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint.