Big 5 Gold Range

Gold Big 5 Medallion Set
Limited Edition: 500

Africa is known as the untamed continent and home to the Big 5. Once you have tasted its mysterious allure, you will always wish to return.

What is the Big 5, and why does everyone coming to Africa, want to see them? This term originated with the big game hunters who came to these shores to shoot for trophies, before conservation was a priority! Locals warned the hunters about the five most dangerous animals and soon the hunters themselves had gripping stories to tell about these perilous 5. Wild stories left these shores of charging African Elephants, chases by bad tempered Black and White Rhinos, stalking by cunning Southern Leopards, fateful goring by unforgiving African Cape Buffaloes and of hunters and locals alike being dragged off by powerful African Lions.

Today, the Big 5 have become the icons of Africa's greatest assets – its precious wildlife. Conservation efforts throughout Africa are endeavouring to maintain the delicate ecosystems wherein the animals strive to survive against the ever encroaching march of modern civilization. The fight is on to retain Africa's natural wildlife heritage for future generations to come.

The South African Mint Company celebrates Africa's unique natural heritage by embodying the “Big 5” in this set of 24 carat gold and sterling silver medallions, to be treasured forever.

The Gold Big 5 Medallion Set consists of five 24 carat gold medallions (½ oz) packaged together in a box made from either “Kiaat”or “Imbuya” wood. In addition each set features an engraving on the lid of the box of the five medallion designs and the words “Africa’s Big 5” and “South African Mint Company”. Each set issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the medallions made by the South African Mint Company. Each certificate has been signed by MD Maloka.

SPECIFICATIONS

	Mass	Diameter	Metal Content	Reverse Die-Sinker	Reverse Artist	Obverse Die-Sinker	Obverse Artist
Vincent Chipa Big 5 Gold Range	15.553 gram	27.00 mm	Au 999.9	Vincent Chipa	Vincent Chipa	Vincent Chipa	Vincent Chipa
Daisy Maloka Big 5 Gold Range	15.553 gram	27.00 mm	Au 999.9	Daisy Maloka	Daisy Maloka	Daisy Maloka	Daisy Maloka