5 oz, South Africa, 2023, Gold, Big Five II - Leopard
South Africa, 2023, 5oz Big Five Leopard, Republic of South Africa(RSA)
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2023 Big Five II – Leopard
5 oz Gold Coin – South African Mint
The 2023 Leopard 5 oz Gold Coin is the fourth release in the Big Five II Series from the South African Mint—a powerful tribute to the continent’s most revered wildlife. This legal tender coin honors the Leopard, Africa’s most elusive and solitary predator.
As part of the Big Five—Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, and Buffalo—this coin features a striking close-up of a leopard’s face, brought to life in remarkable detail. When placed side by side, two coins form a full image of two leopards facing each other, a signature feature of this series' reverse design.
Struck from 5 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold, this limited-edition piece combines exceptional artistry with intrinsic value, making it ideal for both serious collectors and discerning investors.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2023 |
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Value |
R50, Fifty Rand |
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Metal |
0.9999 Gold(Au) |
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Weight |
155.535g |
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Diameter |
50.000 mm |
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Thickness |
mm |
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Obverse Design |
R.C. Stone |
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Reverse Design |
R.C. Stone |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Cunning side profile of the leopard Two curved ornaments reminiscent of ivory tusks, the legend SOUTH AFRICA is separated from the inscription BIG FIVE 2023 by a small Coat of Arms of South Africa. Lettering: SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2023 |
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Reverse |
Features two halves of the leopard’s face, detailing its eyes, nose and whiskers. This ingenious design allows for a complete close-up of a leopard to be seen only when two of the coins are placed next to each other. Lettering: In a small circle at the centre, the mass of the coin 5 OZ 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 5 OZ Au 999.9 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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2023 |
50 |
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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
- 5 oz
R50 - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Animal - Leopard