2019 Lion (Series I)

Second animal in Series I; large 1 oz silver, gold, platinum coins with portrait, and mirrored-face reverse. The 2019 Lion coin followed the Elephant release, continuing the theme of Africa’s most iconic wildlife .

Obverse: Features a striking close‑up portrait of a male lion with flowing mane above the South African coat of arms, inscribed “SOUTH AFRICA • BIG FIVE 2019.” Engraver’s initials PB (Paul Botes) are discreetly placed

Reverse: Displays a unique bisected design—each half of a lion’s face—intended to align with adjacent coins to form a full portrait or pride formation

Finish: Available in Brilliant Uncirculated silver (1 oz .999 Ag) and proof silver formats (double‑capsule sets)