Big 5 Silver Range

Sterling Silver Big 5 Medallion Set
Limited Edition: 1000

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 Sterling Silver Big 5 Medallion Set consists of five silver medallions (1/4 oz) packaged together in a blue leatherette box. 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 VL Chipa.

Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin and coin set issued by the South African Mint Company has a Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate describes the coin’s specifications, the year, the limited edition as well as a short description of the product. It also depicts the signature of the South African Mint’s Managing Director, Mr Andile Mvinjelwa. To prevent the duplication of a South African Mint product, the certificates are re-designed each year to include the coin design and each certificate is individually numbered according to the limited edition of the coin or set. As another security measure, the South African Mint’s logo, which is printed in transparent ink and only visible under ultra-violet light, features as part of the layout.

SPECIFICATIONS

	Mass	Diameter	Metal Content	Reverse Artist	Obverse Die-Sinker	Obverse Artist
Daisy Maloka Big 5 Silver Range	8.406 gram	27.00 mm	Ag 925 Cu 75	Daisy Maloka	Daisy Maloka	Daisy Maloka
Vincent Chipa Big 5 Silver Range	8.406 gram	27.00 mm	Ag 925 Cu 75	Vincent Chipa		Vincent Chipa