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2021 | Krugerrand
Struck for the first time on 3 July 1967, with the aim of marketing South African gold, this legend in the coin industry was conceived when the concept of a legal tender gold coin linked to the daily gold price was introduced in South Africa.
The effigy of Paul Kruger, the first President of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) is depicted on the obverse. The reverse was originally designed and engraved by the famous sculptor, Coert Steynberg, and features one of South Africa’s national animal, a Springbok.
2oz Fine-Silver Proof Krugerrand
The 2oz silver Krugerrand returns in 2021, after the popularity of the 2oz gold Krugerrand, introduced in 2018.
Diameter: 50.00mm
Mass: 62.238g
Limited Edition: 10 000
2oz Gold Proof Krugerrand
Launched in 2018, the 2oz gold proof Krugerrand has been highly popular and is back in 2021 by popular demand.
Diameter: 40.00mm
Mass: 67.86g
Limited Edition: 400
1oz Gold Proof Krugerrand
The flagship product of the Krugerrand family, the 1oz gold Krugerrands’ classic size has been central to the Krugerrand collection for over 50 years.
Diameter: 32.69mm
Mass: 33.930g
Limited Edition: 1 000
1oz Fine-Silver Proof Krugerrand
The 1oz silver proof Krugerrand was first released in 2017, as part of the 50th anniversary range, and now makes a return for the third year in a row due to its popularity. .
Diameter: 38.725mm
Mass: 31.107g
Limited Edition: 20 000
1/2oz Gold Proof Krugerrand
The 1/2, 1/4, and 1/10oz were the first fractional coins to be introduced to the range in 1980. The 1/2oz coin will only be available in three different coin sets, in 2021.
Diameter: 27mm
Mass: 16.965g
Limited Edition: 500
1/4oz Gold Proof Krugerrand
The 1/2, 1/4, and 1/10oz were the first fractional coins to be introduced to the range in 1980.
Diameter: 22mm
Mass: 8.482g
Limited Edition: 2 000
1/10oz Gold Proof Krugerrand
Formerly the smallest gold Krugerrand available, the 1/10oz is a popular size that also makes up various sets we have available in 2020.
Diameter: 16.50mm
Mass: 3.393g
Limited Edition: 1 000
1/20oz Gold Proof Krugerrand
Introduced for the first time as part of the 50th anniversary range, the 1/20oz gold coin makes a return in 2021, but only as part of the ‘Prestige Set’.
Diameter: 12.0mm
Mass: 1.697g
Limited Edition: N/A as a single coin
1/50oz Gold Proof Krugerrand
The smallest gold coin available from the South African Mint and introduced for the first time with the 50th anniversary range, the 1/50oz coin also forms part of the various Krugerrand sets available in 2021.
Diameter: 8.00mm
Mass: 0.679g
Limited Edition: N/A as a single coin
2021 Krugerrand Prestige Set
This 6 coin prestige set consists of the 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, 1/20oz and 1/50oz proof Krugerrand coins.
2021 Krugerrand Fractional 5 Coin Set
This 5 coin set consists of the 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, 1/20oz and 1/50oz proof Krugerrand coins.
2021 Krugerrand Fractional 6 Coin Set with Silver
This 6 coin set includes the 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, 1/20oz and 1/50oz proof 22ct gold Krugerrand coins, and a 1oz proof silver coin.
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2021 RSA CIRCULATION SETS
The collectable circulation sets are each made up of the following:
R5 Coin
R2 Coin
R1 Coin
50c Coin
20c Coin
10c Coin
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RSA Proof Currency Coin Set
This set consists of the proof R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c and 10c circulation coins.
Limited Edition: 3 000
RSA Uncirculated Currency Coin Set
This set consists of the uncirculated R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c and 10c circulation coins.
Limited Edition: 10 000
RSA Proof Currency Coin Set - The Baby Set
The baby set consists of the proof R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c and 10c circulation coins.
Limited Edition: 3 000
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SA25 COMMEMORATIVE CIRCULATION R2 COIN: FREEDOM AND SECURITY OF THE PERSON
The 2020 R2 commemorative coin completes the 2019 range of coins, and depicts the “right to freedom and security of the person”. In September 2019, the South African Mint invited the public to enter designs for the reverse side of a new R2 coin, depicting one of the remaining rights from the Bill of Rights, not already commemorated on the previous SA25 coins.
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2020 R2 Right To Freedom And Security Of The Person
The reverse of this R2 coin depicts a mother and daughter, walking freely in nature. The daughter is holding a sunflower, which is magical in its ability to move its head toward the sun, resonant of the resilience, optimism and hopefulness of the young.
The winning design was submitted by a senior graphic designer from Pretoria, Esta Quirk, who chose to focus on Section 12 of the Bill of Rights.
Mass: 5.5g
Diameter: 23mm
Alloy: Nickel plated copper
Limited edition: 5 000
Note: this coin is NOT available in circulation. It is uncirculated quality and packaged in a sealed blister pack, not to be confused with the circulation version found in change.
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2021 | BIG 5: BUFFALO
The African Cape Buffalo is the last of the animals featured on this popular Big 5 coin series since its debut in 2019. The South African Mint celebrates Africa’s precious wildlife by embodying the strength and beauty of the Big Five in this series of legal tender coins.
African Buffalo are sociable animals with herds of up to several hundred individuals often observed. These herds might splinter into smaller units in times of drought.
Primarily preyed upon by lions, when a herd member is attacked, other Buffalos will rush to its defence. Together a number of buffalo are more than capable to ward off an attack by an entire pride of lions. A wounded buffalo bull is regarded as most dangerous by hunters, which is one of the main reasons why this animal is included into the big five. This characteristic is the origin of many hunting adventures, myths and legends.
The “Big Five” term originated when big game hunters visited the shores of Africa to shoot for trophies, and locals warned them about the five most dangerous animals in Africa: the Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo.
The obverse features a breath-taking design of the Cape buffalo, which fills up much of the surface area of the coin. The words ‘South Africa’, ‘Big 5 2021’ appear below the image, with the national coat-of-arms in the centre signifying its legal tender status.
Big 5 Buffalo Brilliant Uncirculated
The reverse of the coin features two halves of the face of the Cape buffalo and when two coins are placed next to each other a complete close-up image of the face is seen. When multiple coins are placed next to each other, a herd of buffalos is formed.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 38.725mm
Metal Content: Silver Ag 999
Limited Edition: 15 000
Big 5 Buffalo Proof Set
Each reverse of the proof coins bears the design of two halves of the face of a Cape buffalo. When placed together, the reverses form a full face. The set is packaged in a revolutionary double capsule which houses the coins close enough to each other to form a full buffalo face, and wide enough apart that the coins remain pristine and do not touch.
All the sets in this series are packaged in a beautiful lacquered finished wooden box bearing a digital print of the unforgivable Buffalo on the lid.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 38.725mm
Metal Content: Silver Ag 999
Limited Edition: 1 000
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R50 Big 5 Buffalo 1oz Gold Proof
The reverse of the coin features two halves of the face of the Cape buffalo and when two coins are placed next to each other a complete close-up image of the face is seen. When multiple coins are placed next to each other, a herd of buffalos is formed.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 32.69mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited Edition: 500
R20 Big 5 Buffalo 1oz Platinum Proof
This platinum 1oz coin also features two halves of the face of a Cape buffalo on the reverse so that when two coins are placed together, the reverses form a full face.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 32.69mm
Metal Content: Pt 999.5
Limited Edition: 500
Big 5 Buffalo and Krugerrand Proof Set – Silver
This two coin set includes a 2021 1oz fine-silver proof Big 5 coin featuring the buffalo, together with a 2021 1oz fine-silver Krugerrand with a buffalo as a privy mark on the reverse.
All the sets in this series are packaged in a beautiful a lacquered finished wooden box bearing a digital print of the unforgivable Buffalo on the lid.
Limited edition: 1 000
Big 5 Buffalo and Krugerrand Proof Set – Gold
This coin set consists of a 2021 1oz 24ct gold Big 5 buffalo coin, together with a 2021 1oz 22ct gold Krugerrand with a buffalo as a privy mark on the reverse.
All the sets in this series are packaged in a beautiful a lacquered finished wooden box bearing a digital print of the unforgivable Buffalo on the lid.
Limited edition: 100
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2021 | BIG 5 SERIES I: 5-COIN SET
To celebrate the conclusion of the Big 5 Series I, the South African Mint is offering a limited edition set of all five Series I animals in finely crafted 1oz proof quality pure silver coins.
Beauty, strength and timeless intrigue. The Big 5 is one of the world’s most exciting and sought-after coin collections. This highly limited set is available on a once-off basis in silver.
Big 5 Series I: Complete 5-Coin Silver Proof Set
Set consists of one of each: 1oz proof silver Ag 999 Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo coins.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 38.725mm
Metal Content: Silver Ag 999
Limited Edition: 300
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REVERSE
The reverses of each coin features two halves of the animal’s face (elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo).
OBVERSE
The obverses of the coins profile the full face of each animal in stunningly intricate detail, along with the South African coat of arms and the year of issue.
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2021 | BIG 5 SERIES II: ELEPHANT
The second series in the Big 5 coin range has arrived. Boasting a new coin design of Africa’s majestic five, the range will once again depict the elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo in incredible detail on the obverse and reverse sides of the coins.
The elephant symbolizes the qualities of wisdom and intelligence. For millennia, these ancient beasts have traveled the earth, moving to a rhythm beyond our understanding, their collective memory holding the history of our great continent through the ages.
The Big 5 series II collection takes on a slight variation to the animal designs we have come to know and treasure. The design on the reverse of the coins in Series II remains the same as that of the previous designs in series I. However, the common obverse of the coins take on a new look.
Big 5 SII Elephant Brilliant Uncirculated
On the reverse, we see two halves of the animal’s face. When two or more coins are placed next to one another, the animal’s complete face is formed.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 38.725mm
Metal Content: Silver Ag 999
Limited Edition: 15 000
Big 5 SII Elephant Proof Set
Each reverse in this two-coin set bears two halves of the elephant’s face, when placed next to one another; the two coins make up the full face of the animal.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 38.725mm
Metal Content: Silver Ag 999
Limited Edition: 1 000
*Specifications per coin
R50 Big 5 SII Elephant 1oz Gold Proof
The reverse shows the detailed design of two halves of the elephant’s face in premium South African 24ct gold.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 32.69mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited Edition: 500
R20 Big 5 SII Elephant 1oz Platinum Proof
A source of pride in the beneficiation of South African precious metals, the single platinum coin bears the same design of the two halves of the elephant’s face, found on the coins in the elephant collection.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 32.69mm
Metal Content: Pt 999.5
Limited Edition: 500
Big 5 SII Elephant and Krugerrand Proof Set – Silver
This set combines the Big 5 elephant coin with our legendary Krugerrand, both in proof silver. Tying the Krugerrand to the Big 5 coin is the elephant mintmark, finely imprinted above the Springbok’s back, on the Krugerrand coin. The two coins are packaged in a premium Big 5 glossy box.
1oz silver proof Elephant Series II coin + 1oz Krugerrand silver proof mint marked coin.
Limited edition: 1 000
Big 5 SII Elephant and Krugerrand Proof Set – Gold
The gold combination set consists of a single Big 5 1oz gold elephant coin and mint marked 1oz gold Krugerrand coin. The Krugerrand bears the delicate mark of an elephant above its back, making it a truly rare piece. Completing the set is the premium packaging it is encased in.
1oz gold proof Elephant Series II coin + 1oz Krugerrand gold proof mint marked coin.
Limited edition: 100
R50 Big 5 SII Elephant 1/4oz Gold Proof
Now available in one of our most successful formats, the new 1/4oz gold coin is a much-desired addition to the Big 5 range.
Mass: 7.777g
Diameter: 22.0mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 2 000
Big 5 SII Elephant Gold 1/4oz Proof Set
The new 1/4oz gold coin comes in the novel double capsule casing launched with the very first Big 5 coins in 2019. The new double capsule 1/4oz gold set is a not-to-be-missed addition to your Big 5 collection.
Mass: 7.777g
Diameter: 22.0mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 1 000
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Big 5 SII Elephant Obverses
The obverse of the coin reveals a stunningly intricate profile of the Elephant, along with the South African coat of arms.
On the obverse, the Elephant’s face is profiled up-close, facing the right-hand side without any part of the body shown.
This is in contract to series I, where the animal faces the left, and a part of the body is depicted in the design, with downward-facing tusks.
In this new range, an elephant with shorter, upward-turned tusks and trunk.
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