5 Unze Silber Big Five II Leopard 2023 (Auflage: 500)
- Split design: two coins, one head
- Noble origin: South African Mint
- Highest purity: 999/1,000 fineness
- Split designPlaced side by side, two coins form a portrait
- Noble originKnown for exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Highest purityBrilliant Uncirculated in top quality, protected in a case
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Big Five · South Africa 2023
Rosette and spot, two coats for two worlds.
Big Five Leopard 2023, 5 ounces silver, 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
- silver
- Weight
- 5 ounces
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Country of issue
- South Africa
- Face value
- 5 Rand
- Year
- 2023
- Mintage
- 500 pieces
- Mint
- South African Mint
- Packaging
- presentation case
Leopard and cheetah
Both are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
The Majesty of Africa in Silver: 5 oz Big Five II Leopard 2023
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Rarity: Very rare collector's coin
- Design: Unique design capturing the essence of the African leopard
- Manufacturer: Minted by the South African Mint, a symbol of precision and quality
- Country of origin: Represents the rich heritage and natural diversity of South Africa
The South African Mint, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, proudly presents the 5 oz Silver Big Five II Leopard 2023 – a rarity that makes the hearts of coin collectors and investors beat faster. With a strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, this collector's coin offers not only an exclusive opportunity to enrich your collection, but also an extraordinary appreciation potential.
A Masterpiece of Coin Minting
The leopard, one of Africa's most fascinating predators, is depicted on this coin in an impressive close-up that captures its wild beauty and grace. The detailed portrayal of the leopard's head on the coin is a testament to the outstanding minting artistry of the South African Mint. The diameter of 64.00 mm provides a generous surface to showcase every detail of the majestic animal.
A Symbol of Africa's Nature
The silver coins of the Big Five series are renowned not only for their beauty and collector's value, but also as ambassadors of the African wilderness. The leopard stands as a symbol of the elegance and unspoiled nature of South Africa. Combined with the South African coat of arms and the inscriptions "SOUTH AFRICA" and "BIG FIVE 2023", each coin becomes a small work of art that expresses the deep connection between the African continent and its wildlife.
Unique Reverse Design
What makes this coin special is the reverse, which shows two halves of a leopard's head. When two coins are placed side by side, a complete portrait is formed. This innovative design element allows an entire leopard group to be depicted when multiple coins are arranged in a row – a unique opportunity for collectors to combine their passion for numismatics and nature.
Investment in Pure Silver
The 5 oz Silver Big Five II Leopard 2023 coin is made of pure silver with a fineness of 999/1,000. Silver is a precious metal valued for its durability, its industrial importance, and its role as a store of value. The demand for silver, particularly in electronics, solar, and medical technology, contributes to its long-term value stability. Furthermore, silver has historically been of great importance as a monetary metal and is especially prized by collectors for its physical properties and aesthetic qualities.
Tax-Free Appreciation
An additional advantage for investors: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free in Germany, provided the holding period is at least one year. This regulation makes the 5 oz Silver Big Five II Leopard 2023 coin an even more attractive investment option for long-term thinking investors and collectors who are interested in the performance of their precious metals portfolio.
Summary of Product Details
Packaging: Case
Condition: New
Diameter: 64.00 mm
Fine weight: 155.50 g
Face value: 5 Rand
Mint year: 2023
Precious metal: Silver
Country of origin: South Africa
Parent category: Silver coins
Condition grade: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Investment purpose: Appreciation
Region: Africa
Gross weight: 155.50 g
Denomination: 5 oz
Investment type: Coin
Fineness: 999/1,000
Whether as an addition to your collection or as part of your investment strategy – the 5 oz Silver Big Five II Leopard 2023 coin is an excellent choice for anyone who values aesthetics, rarity, and significant appreciation potential. Take the opportunity to secure one of these strictly limited pieces and become part of a tradition that immortalises the beauty and diversity of South Africa in pure silver.
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