1/10, South Africa, 2015, Gold, Natura - Jackal
R10(1/10oz), South Africa, 2015, 24 carat Natura Gold coin - Jackal. This coin is part of the Nocturnal hunter theme that was introduced in 2014. The coin features the black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
This coin is forms part of the Natura series and released by the South African Mint.
The series, Nocturnal hunters, was introduced in 2014 and the first predator to feature on the coins was the leopard. The black-backed jackal was featured in the 2015 release. In 2016 the spotted (or laughing) hyena (Crocuta crocuta) rounded off the series.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2015 |
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Value |
Gold R1, 1/10th Oz Fine |
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Metal |
Gold .999 (24 Carat Gold) |
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Weight |
3.110gm(1/10 oz fine) |
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Diameter |
16.500mm |
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Thickness |
1.0mm |
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Obverse Design |
MJ Scheepers(MJS) |
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Reverse Design |
VL Chipa(VLC) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Obverse |
Features the portrait of a black-backed jackal. The moon, which represents the nocturnal habits of this carnivore, is repeated on each coin, visually linking the four coins. Lettering: 2015 (top) SOUTH AFRICA (vertically to the right) MJS(initials, left) |
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Reverse |
Features a female hyena and her cub. In the background, the silhouette of a walking hyena beneath a large moon, symbolises the nocturnal habits of the animal. Lettering: NATURA(vertically right side) 1/10 oz Au 999.9(left) R 10(bottom right VLC(initials, above right) |
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Edge |
Milled (no edge inscription) |
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Mintage |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2015 |
n/a |
1,500 |
- Material
- Gold
- Denomination
- 1/10 oz
R10 - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s