2012 Natura Gold Coins – African Painted Wolf (Nature’s Families)

Nature's Families - The African Painted Wolf, The 2012 pure gold Natura coin series features "Nature’s Families" as the theme and depicts the Painted Wolf of Africa, also known as the African Wild Dog. The Natura gold coin series depicts the African painted wolf (African wild dog) in various scenes: Two African wild dogs are patrolling the pack’s turf (1 oz) Alpha female with her pups (1/2 oz) Two African wild dogs feasting on their prey (1/4 oz) Scene with a lone alpha female (1/10 oz).

The 2012 Natura Gold Coins continue the Nature’s Families theme with the striking African Painted Wolf (Lycaon pictus), also known as the African wild dog. Renowned for its unique mottled coat and complex pack dynamics, the painted wolf is depicted with remarkable detail across the four proof gold sizes (1 oz to 1/10 oz). Struck in .9999 fine gold, these coins combine artistic wildlife portrayal with high‑end mint craftsmanship, making them popular with collectors of both nature‑inspired coinage and scarce South African gold issues. The series’ consistent proof finish and thematic continuity make the 2012 painted wolf a natural successor to the 2011 meerkat issue.