The South African Mint continues its celebrated Big Five Series with the 2024 Series III releases. This series highlights some of Africas most iconic wildlife, known around the world for their beauty and significance. The Big Five animals include the African lion, leopard, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and the powerful African bush elephant. These animals are admired not only by wildlife enthusiasts but also by conservationists and safari-goers alike. Right now, 2024 Proof South African Big Five Series III Elephant 2-Coin Silver Sets are available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a two-coin capsule with a wooden presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Part of the Big Five Series III collection!
• Proof specimens!
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 sets!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver per coin (2 Troy oz total).
• Bears individual face values of R5 (5 Rand) backed by the government of South Africa.
• Obverse includes the national coat of arms and a bush elephant.
• Reverse showcases detailed views of the elephants face.

Each 2024 Proof South African Big Five Series III Elephant 2-Coin Silver Set is housed in a specially designed capsule that holds both coins together. This capsule is displayed in a beautiful wooden presentation box and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. What makes these sets so unique is the way the two coins fit together to form a stunning elephant face when viewed side by side.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2024 Proof South African Big Five Series III Elephant Coins, youll find an impressive image of a bush elephant standing tall, accompanied by South Africas national coat of arms at the bottom of the design. The elephants trunk, a fascinating evolutionary marvel, is one of its most unique features, serving as a multi-purpose tool for the animal. Inscriptions here include SOUTH AFRICA, BIG FIVE, and 2024.

Reverse

The reverse side of the 2024 Proof Big Five Series III Elephant Silver Coins reveals a close-up view of the elephants face. The two coins in the set are designed to complement each other, with the reverse fields forming one full elephant face when displayed together. This beautiful design emphasizes the unique artistry of the Big Five series. The inscriptions include FIVE RAND, 1 OZ, and AG 999.

History

The Big Five species are iconic for their role in African ecosystems and cultural heritage. The African bush elephant is the largest of the five, standing as the biggest land animal on Earth. These majestic creatures can reach heights of up to 13 feet and weigh as much as 13,000 pounds, a true marvel of the animal kingdom.

Ordering

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