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Live Life on the Wild Side with the New Platinum Elephant Coin
0The Inaugural Coin in the Inspiring Series
This month, the South African Mint released the first issue in its first-ever new platinum coin series. Now offered by Bullion Exchanges, this 2020 South Africa 1 oz Platinum Big Five Elephant Coin paves the way for the rest of the “Big 5” coins to make their marks. The South African platinum elephant coin weighs 1 troy ounce and contains .9995 fine platinum. Additionally, this 2020 platinum elephant coin arrives in brilliant uncirculated condition and holds a face value of 20 Rand. Make sure to purchase one of these groundbreaking coins to start off the series strong!
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“Big 5” Series Makes a Big Impression
The term “Big 5” refers to the five fearsome African animals famously difficult to hunt on foot. These animals include the elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard, and Cape buffalo. In 2019, the South African Mint introduced the first coin of a multi-year silver series featuring the Big 5. Following the popularity of that spectacular series, the SA Mint decided to manufacture a platinum coin series for the first time in its history. Also featuring the Big 5, this platinum series will see the release of a new coin every 6 months. Therefore, this bullion coin series will end in 2022.
About the African Elephant
Two elephant species comprise the genus known as the African Elephant. Both of these species, the African Brush Elephant and the African Forest Elephant, live in groups and stick to an herbivorous diet. Known to be incredibly intelligent, elephants use special vocalizations to communicate beyond the human hearing range. The African bush elephant holds the title as the largest terrestrial animal, growing up to 13 to 14 feet tall. Furthermore, they can typically weigh up to 15,000 pounds!
Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and illegal poaching, both elephant species currently find themselves on the “Vulnerable Species” list.
A Strong Symbol on a Captivating Coin
The obverse of this platinum elephant coin features a frontal view of a large imposing African elephant, its eyes, ears, trunk, and tusks rendered in exquisite detail. The South African coat of arms appears below the gentle giant.
The reverse of the coin showcases two halves of an elephant’s face. Specifically, it appears as though two elephants stand next to each other with only half of their faces showing. This design element can be enhanced by placing at least two coins next to each other, which will present an image of multiple elephants standing side-by-side. The weight and purity are inscribed in the center of the reverse.
Coin Specifications:
- First release in new platinum "Big 5" Series
- Bi-Annual release schedule
- Made from .9995 fine platinum
- Weight of 1 troy oz
- Minted by the South African Mint
- Comes in Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- Single coins come in protective coin flips. Multiples of 10 come in plastic tubes. Multiples of 250 come in a mint-issued monster box
- Obverse: Frontal view of one large elephant. Inscriptions “SOUTH AFRICA”, “BIG FIVE”, “2020”, and the South African coat-of-arms
- Reverse: Two halves of an elephant’s face, featuring the elephant’s ear, tusk, eyes, and part of the trunk. Inscriptions: “TWENTY RAND”, as well as the coin’s weight and purity
The South African Mint’s Superb Assortment
Previously founded in 1923 as a branch of the Royal Mint, the South African Mint recently re-established itself in 1941 as an independent mint. Primarily known for producing Gold and Natura series populates collections worldwide. Explore Bullion Exchanges’ selection of products from the South African Mint today!
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