5 oz Gold Big Five II Leopard 2023 (Mintage: 50 | 2nd Design | in Case)
- Attention to Detail: finest fur textures
- Certificate of Authenticity: numbered
- Purest Gold: 999.9 fine gold
- Attention to DetailFur, eyes and whiskers finely detailed
- Certificate of AuthenticityNumbered and issued by the South African Mint
- Purest GoldStruck in Mint State, fresh from the mint
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Big Five · South Africa 2023
Rosette and spot, two coats for two worlds.
Big Five Leopard 2023, 5 ounces gold, motif side
The leopard’s coat suits its life in trees, in the forest and at night. Among the Big Five, the leopard is known as the elusive one.
The leopard
From the desert to the rainforest
Desert
Mountain forest
Rainforest
No other big cat is as widespread: leopards live in some 62 countries across Africa and Eurasia, in deserts, savannas, mountains and rainforests.
They prefer rocky ground with dense bush and riverine forest. The leopard climbs well, spends much of its time in trees and is mostly active at night, as a loner.
Its coat carries dark, irregular spots, the rosettes; the base colour ranges from pale yellow in warm, dry regions to reddish orange in dense forests. Instead of purring, it calls with a rough, rasping sound.
The cheetah
The only one of its genus
Its genus, Acinonyx, has no other living member today. The cheetah needs wide, open land and is mostly active by day, unlike many other cats.
Its coat carries solid, round or oval black spots from 1.9 to 3.8 centimetres; only the throat and belly stay white. The tail ends in four to six black rings.
Cheetahs do not roar; their most common call is a chirp. Females live alone, while males often join up in groups.
Why two patterns
The coat often suits where the cat lives
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
A study of 35 cat species shows that whether a coat is patterned is linked to the habitat. How intricate and irregular the pattern is also relates to life in trees and to activity at night.
Over the course of evolution, such camouflage adapts comparatively quickly to a way of life. In the grey grass where cheetahs often live, their spots can take up the shadows of the blades and let the animals merge with their surroundings.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rare coats
A black panther can be a leopard
Leopards with melanism, that is with almost black fur, are often called black panthers. Black cheetahs, by contrast, are not known.
In the rare king cheetah, the spots merge into blotches and stripes. It is not a species of its own but carries a rare variant of the gene Taqpep, which shapes the variations of the tabby pattern in domestic cats.
Young cheetahs wear a coat of their own as well: a thick, silvery grey mantle along the back, which they shed at about three months of age.
Big Five · South Africa
Two coins, one face
The motif side shows the leopard with the coat of arms below it, together with SOUTH AFRICA, BIG FIVE and the year. The other side divides the face: only two coins side by side make a whole portrait.
Place many coins next to each other and a whole row of faces appears. Today, Big Five means the five animals that wildlife lovers and safari guests want to see in the wild.
As struckFace value, weight and fineness, as struck
Coat of armsSouth Africa’s coat of arms below the leopard
Leopard and cheetah in more series
SomaliaThe leopard on both sides, in the coat of arms of 1956.
LiberiaLeopards in gold and silver, exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle.
1/1,000 ounce of goldRosette and spot in the same small format.
At a glance
- Series
- Big Five, Series II
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 5 ounces
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- South Africa
- Face value
- 50 Rand
- Year
- 2023
- Quality
- brilliant uncirculated
- Mintage
- 50 pieces
- Mint
- South African Mint
- Packaging
- presentation case
Leopard and cheetah
Both are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
A Masterpiece for Collectors: The 5 oz Gold Big Five II Leopard 2023
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 50 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Rarity: Extremely rare collector's coin
- Design: Unique depiction of the majestic leopard
- Manufacturer: Exclusive minting by the South African Mint
- Country of origin: South Africa – home of the Big Five
The Gold Big Five series, minted by the South African Mint, is considered one of the most prestigious coin series in the world and has made a name for itself through its exquisite depiction of the African "Big Five" – elephant, lion, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. With the second edition of this series, the 5 oz Gold Big Five II Leopard 2023, the South African Mint continues this tradition in an impressive manner.
The leopard, as one of Africa's most majestic animals, is rendered on this strictly limited gold coin with impressive attention to detail and a mintage of only 50 pieces. This very low mintage makes each coin a rarity and a coveted object for discerning collectors.
Design and Details – A Work of Art in Pure Gold
The coin's design features a detailed close-up of the leopard's head, highlighting the fine fur textures, the piercing eyes and the distinctive whiskers of the animal. The inscriptions "SOUTH AFRICA", "BIG FIVE 2023" as well as the South African coat of arms complement the design and lend the coin a dignified elegance. The reverse presents two halves of a leopard's head which, when two coins are placed side by side, form a complete portrait, conveying the feeling of a leopard coalition.
The coin was crafted from 5 ounces of the finest 999.9 gold and minted in premium Mint State quality by the South African Mint. With a diameter of 50.00 mm and a fine weight of 155.50 g, it represents the high art of coin minting and is a shining example of the South African Mint's craftsmanship.
Investing in a Piece of History
Gold has been a symbol of prosperity and stability for over 6,000 years and is valued for its enduring store of value and intrinsic worth. This gold coin is not only a work of art, but also a piece of history. It represents the world's oldest currency and is at the same time VAT-free and can be sold tax-free after a one-year holding period.
As an investment, it offers inflation protection and serves as crisis protection, as gold is traditionally regarded as a hedge against economic uncertainty. The limitation to only 50 pieces worldwide underscores the appreciation potential of this collector's coin and makes it an attractive investment for the future.
Exclusivity and Quality – A Secure Investment
The 5 oz Gold Big Five II Leopard 2023 coin is delivered in a high-quality case and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint, guaranteeing its authenticity and exclusivity. As part of the Big Five II series and as the first 5 oz gold coin dedicated to the leopard, it represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of South African culture and natural history.
The combination of its rarity, the breathtaking design and the fact that it is crafted from one of the world's most precious metals – gold – makes this coin a must-have for every serious collector and precious metals enthusiast.
Discover the fascination of this strictly limited and value-appreciating beauty and secure your own example of the 5 oz Gold Big Five II Leopard 2023. It is an investment that not only delights the eye but also enriches the portfolio.
Summary of Highlights:
- 5 ounces of 999.9 fine gold
- Mintage strictly limited to only 50 pieces
- Mint: South African Mint – guaranteed quality and purity
- Part of the coveted Big Five II series
- Numbered certificate of authenticity included
- Delivered in a fine original wooden case
We invite you to become part of an exclusive group of collectors who enjoy the privilege of owning this rarity. Visit Kettner Edelmetalle and learn more about the world of precious metals and the special significance of collector's coins. Let yourself be convinced by the beauty and value of gold, which has preserved its lustre for millennia and will continue to do so in the future.
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