BURNING ELEPHANT Ruthenium Big Five II 1 Oz Silver Coin 5 Rand South Africa 2021
This beautiful 1 Oz Silver coin is dedicated to one of the most fascinating species in the animal world – the Elephant. The coin has a beautiful Black Ruthenium plating, has an incredible colouration, has a great design and comes in a themed case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited mintage to only 100 pcs worldwide.
Data sheet
- Country
- South Africa
- Year
- 2021
- Face Value
- 5 Rand
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 31.1 (1 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 38.7
- Quality
- BU - Brilliant Uncirculated
- Mintage (pcs)
- 100
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
- Series
- Burning Big Five II
The reverse of the coin depicts the beautiful and detailed image of a burning Elephant. All around the reverse of the coin, the inscriptions: "SOUTH AFRICA" – the issuing country, "BIG FIVE" – the name of the series and "2021" – the year of issue. The obverse of the coin features the close-up image of two Elephants and the inscriptions: "FIVE RAND" – the face value, "1 OZ" – the weight of the coin, and "Ag 999.9" – the fineness of the Silver. This coin is no longer legal tender, as it is altered version of an original "legal tender" coin, enhanced by a private Mint in Germany, which is not related in any way to South African Mint.