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This is the first design in the Big Five II series by the South African Mint, which celebrates Africa’s unique natural heritage by embodying the strength and beauty of the Big Five animals on legal tender coins. The “Big Five” term originated when big game hunters visited the shores of Africa to shoot for trophies, and locals warned them about the five most dangerous animals in Africa: the Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, and Buffalo. The series started in 2019 with the Elephant, with a new design issued every six months; its second edition started again with the Elephant in 2021. This coin is the first five-ounce gold piece in the Big Five range. For the creation of this coin, the South African Mint credits: Paul Botes (die-sinker), JA Geldenhuys (artist) and RC Stone (designer). | ||||||
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Country | South Africa |
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Currency | Rand |
Coin Type | Gold Five Ounces (5 oz) Krugerrand |
Issued | 2021 |
Portrait | Coat of Arms of South Africa |
Face Value | 50 (x Rand) |
Total Mintage | 50 |
Current | Yes |
Material | 0.9999 Gold |
Designer | P Botes, JA Geldenhuys, RC Stone |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 50.000 mm |
Mass | 155.500 g |
OCC ID | DKLM-OMKC-MKRA-ONZB |
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Coin, South Africa, Gold Five Ounces 2021 Big Five - Elephant
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Coin, South Africa, Gold Five Ounces 2021 Big Five - Elephant
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Coin, South Africa, Gold Five Ounces 2021 Big Five - Elephant
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Coin, South Africa, Gold Five Ounces 2021 Big Five - Elephant
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Coin, South Africa, Gold Five Ounces 2021 Big Five - Elephant
Copyright: South African Mint Source |