2021 1/4 oz Proof Gold Big Five Elephant – Series 2
R34,995.00
The 2021 Big Five Elephant is a 1/4 ounce .9999 fine gold proof coin from the South African Mint, featuring the redesigned elephant portrait in Big Five Series II.
Specifications
| Metal | Gold |
|---|---|
| Purity | .9999 fine gold (24 carat) |
| Weight | 1/4 troy oz fine gold |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Mint | South African Mint |
| Mintage | 2,000 |
| Year of Issue | 2021 |
| Condition | Proof |
| Packaging | Supplied in South African Mint presentation packaging |
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Description
The South African Mint’s Big Five Series II pays tribute to Africa’s most iconic wildlife with updated obverse designs that focus closely on the majesty of each animal. Struck in pure .9999 fine gold, the 2021 Elephant coin leads this second collection.
The obverse displays a dramatic close-up portrait of an African elephant, highlighting its powerful tusks and broad ears. The reverse retains the ingenious design of the series: a split face that forms a complete elephant portrait when two coins are placed side-by-side, creating the illusion of a herd when multiple coins are lined up. Issued in a compact quarter-ounce format, this legal tender release offers high-end proof craftsmanship and strict edition limits for collectors of African numismatics.
Key features:
- Contains 1/4 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold
- Struck in a mirror-like Proof finish by the South African Mint
- Big Five Series II updated close-up Elephant design
- Unique split-profile reverse that completes a full portrait side-by-side
- Legal tender with a 50 Rand face value
- Limited mintage (2,000)
- Supplied in official South African Mint display packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity
