2024 | BIG 5 SERIES IlI: ELEPHANT
The Big 5 Series III coin collection is finally upon us! It represents a significant change in design while offering a strong link to the previous series. The coins feature full-figure depictions of the animals in motion, instead of the portrait designs that typified the first two series.
This first edition features the Elephant, a symbol of strength, power, wisdom and loyalty throughout the world. These intelligent animals are venerated by many people as they exhibit characteristics with which we as humans can identify.
First issued in 2019, the Big 5 product line has become a true flagship of the South African Mint’s collectable product portfolio. This new series will once again depict the elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo in incredible detail on the obverse and reverse sides of the coins.
The ¼ oz gold combo comes in the novel double capsule casing launched with the very first Big 5 coins in 2019.
Mass: 7.777g
Diameter: 22.0mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 100
*Specifications per coin
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
The gold combination set consists of a single Big 5 1 oz gold elephant coin and mint marked 1 oz gold Krugerrand coin with the delicate mark of an elephant above its back. Packaged beautifully in the Mint’s signature premium packaging.
Limited edition: 100
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.
Limited edition: 1000
The 1 kg coin epitomises innovation, complexity and intricacy in coin making.
Mass: 1000g
Diameter: 90mm
Metal content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 10
The 5 oz gold coin is a brilliant display of coin craftsmanship in the purest of gold- 24 carats.
Mass: 155.535g
Diameter: 50mm
Metal content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 50
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
A much desired addition in one of our most successful formats, the 1/4oz gold coin returns again in series lll.
Mass: 7.777g
Diameter: 22.0mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 2 000
The biggest in size among the large formats, this 100mm diameter coin adds weight and significance to the Big 5 family.
Mass: 1000g
Diameter: 100mm
Metal content: Ag 999
Limited edition: 100
Every detail of the elephant’s body is accentuated on this 64mm diameter, making it not only desirable, but accessible too.
Mass: 155,535g
Diameter: 64mm
Metal content: Ag 999
Limited edition: 500
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: 10 000
