Gold Quarter Ounce 2009 Natura - Rhino, Coin from South Africa - detailed information

This coin was issued in South Africa.

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Description

Natura Series - White Rhino

1/4 Oz Gold - Proof

99.99% pure Gold

Limited Mintage only 3,000 pieces

With Certificate of Authenticity

Delivery in original Box

The

South African Mint

dedicated this issue of the

Natura series

to the

White Rhino

. Released in 1994, the Natura series pays tribute to animals native to Africa. The motive of the coin struck from a 1/4 ounce of 99.99% pure gold features a depiction of two rhinos within the shadowy outline of another rhino. The respective denomination, the inscription "NATURA" and the weight and fineness of the coin are also part of the design. The reverse shows another depiction of a rhinoceros as well as the year of issue "2009" and the inscriptions "South Africa" and "Ceratotherium simum".

The White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the third largest land mammal on Earth and the largest species of rhinoceros alive today. It reaches a head-torso length of 3.4 to 4.2 meters, a shoulder height of 1.5 to 1.8 meters, and a weight of 1350 to 3500 kilograms. Male rhinos are significantly larger and bulkier than female rhinos. White rhinos are characterized by their large and wide mouths. A distinction is made between the Northern White Rhinoceros and the Southern White Rhinoceros - both have been heavily affected by hunting and poaching in Africa in the past - in part because their horns are mistakenly believed to have healing properties. The Southern White Rhinoceros population has recovered with the help of intensive conservation measures and now numbers around 20,000 individuals. However, the Northern White Rhino remains critically endangered. With only two females left in the wild in Kenya, the fate of the rhino species seems sealed. Nevertheless, international research teams are trying to save the continued existence of the Northern White rhino, relying on modern reproductive technology.

Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, the Natura Coin - White Rhino

is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.
Country: South Africa
Denomination: 20 RAND
Year of issue: 2009
Metal: Gold
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 3.000
Diameter: 22,00
Mint: South African Mint
Series: Natura Series
Weight in ounces: 0,25
Gross weight: 7,78
Fineness: 999,9
Delivery: In original box with certificate of authenticity
Delivery time (days): 2-3