Big Five II: Elephant 5 oz Silver 2021 Proof
The Big Five II: Elephant 5 oz Silver 2021 Proof coin is the first installment in the second series - Big Five II. The first series was very popular with collectors, merchants. The limited series of Africa's Big Five is made up of animals - elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The coin shows the African Elephant, which is Africa's largest and most impressive animal. In the wild, an elephant can live up to 60 years.
The silver bullion coin was struck from pure Ag bullion.999, weighing 5 troy ounces and measuring 64 mm in diameter, in standard proof.
This unique piece was produced by the renowned mint, The South Africa Mint, and is official legal tender in the country of the issuer. The entire series is guaranteed by the South African government as to the legality, purity of the bullion and the origin of the metal.
The silver elephant has a mintage of only 500 pieces, individual pieces come in a representative package from which you can read additional information about both the coin and the animal itself.
Obverse shows the head of an African Elephant and the inscription "SOUTH AFRICA" , "BIG FIVE 2021" and the South African coat of arms.
On the reverse side two halves of the elephant's head are depicted. The reverse side bears the inscription "FIVE RAND" and information about the weight and purity of the bullion. By arranging several coins in one position, it is possible to present a whole herd of elephants.
