2019 Elephant (Series I)

Debut of the Big Five bullion program. Featured a realistic elephant obverse; reverse design uses split-face halves that align when paired . Released in 1 oz silver BU/proof, 24 ct gold proof, 1 oz platinum proof, plus combo sets with Krugerrand.

Obverse Design:
Showcases a full-frontal portrait of an African elephant, flared ears and prominent tusks, with the inscriptions "SOUTH AFRICA • BIG FIVE 2019" and the South African coat of arms below . Designed by Kotie Geldenhuys & RC Stone, inscribed with engraver Paul Botes’ initials “PB”

Reverse Design:
Features a split-face design—two halves of an elephant’s head that visually unite when two coins are placed side-by-side to form a full portrait, with denomination details encircled in the centre.