1kg, South Africa, 2022, Gold, Big Five II - Lion
South Africa, 2022, 1kg Gold Big Five Lion, Republic of South Africa(RSA) - Big Five II
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2022 Big Five II – Lion
1 Kilogram Gold Coin – South African Mint
The South African Mint, renowned for launching the iconic Krugerrand in 1967, has continued to lead in the world of bullion coinage through innovation, artistry, and storytelling. Expanding beyond the traditional gold Krugerrand, the Mint introduced a new wildlife-themed series in 2019—the Big Five—which honours Africa’s most formidable and celebrated animals.
This 2022 Gold Kilo Lion Coin is the second 1-kilogram gold coin in the prestigious Big Five II series. The second iteration of this celebrated series began in 2021, starting again with the elephant, and continues to mesmerize collectors with strikingly lifelike designs and premium production standards.
The lion, often called the "King of the Beasts," is a powerful symbol of strength, royalty, and courage across African cultures. This proof-quality coin features a majestic lion portrait on the obverse, capturing the regal gaze and fine detail of its mane. The reverse presents a mirrored design, allowing the profile of two lions to align when coins are placed side by side—an artistic hallmark of the Big Five series.
Struck from 1 kilogram (1,000 g) of .9999 fine gold, this coin is not only an impressive display of size but also of numismatic craftsmanship and African heritage. With extremely low mintage, this coin stands as a centerpiece for elite collectors and investors worldwide.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2022 |
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Value |
R50 |
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Metal |
0.9999 Gold(Au) |
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Weight |
1,000gram |
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Diameter |
90.00 mm |
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Thickness |
mm |
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Obverse Design |
RC Stone |
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Reverse Design |
RC Stone |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Close-up image of a male lion's head with the fine detail of its mane filling the interior of the coin. Below, surrounded by two curved ornaments reminiscent of ivory tusks, the legend SOUTH AFRICA is separated from the inscription BIG FIVE 2022 by a small Coat of Arms of South Africa.. Lettering: SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2022 |
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Reverse |
Bears an inspired design of two halves of a lion’s face, side-by-side. This is done so that when two of the coins are placed next to each other, a complete image of the face of a lion is seen. Lettering: In a small circle at the centre, the mass of the coin 1KG is surrounded by its face value FIFTY RAND above and the composition Au 999.9 below (Au is abbreviated from Aurum and stands for "gold" in Latin), FIFTY RAND 1KG 999.9 Au 999.0 PB(initials of Paul Botes, at the lowest part of the rim) |
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Edge |
Reeded (no edge inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2022 |
15 |
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The coin is issued in Proof grade only and packed in a wooden box with a certificate of Authenticity.
- Material
- Gold
- Denomination
- R50
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Animal - Lion
- Weight
- 1 kg