1 kg Silver Big Five III Elephant 2024 (Mintage: 100)
- Design with a twist: two coins, one head
- Mint: South African Mint
- Highest fineness: 999/1,000
- Design with a twistTwo reverse sides together form the whole elephant head
- MintRenowned mint with the finest minting artistry
- Highest finenessNearly pure silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- Design with a twist: two coins, one head
- Mint: South African Mint
- Highest fineness: 999/1,000
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Big Five III · Elephant 2024
The elephant 2024 on 100 mm of silver.1 kg silver.
An elephant strides closer, ears spread wide, its trunk swung to the side. On 1 kg of silver, 100.00 mm across, uncirculated, in a case.
- Weight
- 1 kg silver
- Quality
- Uncirculated
- Mintage
- 100
An elephant strides closer, ears spread wide, its trunk swung to the side. On 1 kg of silver, 100.00 mm across, uncirculated, in a case.
- Weight
- 1 kg silver
- Quality
- Uncirculated
- Mintage
- 100
The animal side
The elephant 2024 strides closer, its ears spread wide.
Series III begins with the elephant: whole figures in motion instead of the portraits of the first 2 series. The elephant stands for strength, power, wisdom and loyalty.
The value side
On the value side of the elephant 2024 the tusks frame the centre.
The value side shows 2 halves of the face, the tusks below with the wrinkled skin between them. Lay 2 coins side by side and the whole face appears.
Under the lens
What the value side of the elephant 2024 shows.
The lens moves across the value side: to the centre, to the left half of the face and to a detail of the design.
Packaging
1 kg silver in a case: the elephant 2024 lies heavy in the hand.
The coin lies in a case.
In figures
The weight of the first issue:1 kg Silver Big Five III Elephant 2024.
The series
The elephant 2024 leads the way, 4 animals follow.
The Big Five are the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Series III shows them as whole figures in motion, no longer as portraits like the first 2 series. The Big 5 line of the South African Mint has existed since 2019.
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Lion2025
Rhino2025
Leopard2026
Buffalo2026
More formats
The elephant 2024 in more formats.
Where Big Five III begins:1 kg Silver Big Five III Elephant 2024.
1 kg Silver Big Five III Elephant 2024 - An Extraordinary Collector's Coin in Strictly Limited Mintage
- Extreme Rarity: Only 100 pieces worldwide available
- Investment Potential: Very high value appreciation potential due to strict limitation
- Collector's Item: Rare collector's coin from the popular Big Five series
- Unique Design: Innovative design featuring a full-body depiction of the elephant
- Premium Quality: Purest silver with a fineness of 999/1,000
- Renowned Manufacturer: Minted by the South African Mint
- Origin: Official legal tender of South Africa with a 5 Rand face value
The collector's coin from the Silver Big Five series impresses with its exceptionally low mintage of just 100 pieces. These silver coins from the South African Mint are among the most sought-after collector's items worldwide.
Unique Coin Design with a Fascinating Motif
The obverse features a majestic full-body depiction of an African elephant in its natural habitat. The design is complemented by the South African coat of arms as well as the inscriptions "SOUTH AFRICA" and "BIG FIVE 2024". The reverse surprises with an innovative design: two halves of an elephant head, which together form a complete portrait when two coins are placed side by side. When several coins are arranged together, they even create the image of an entire elephant herd.
Special Details for Discerning Collectors
A fascinating detail is the delicate engraving of a yellow-billed oxpecker. This bird, native to Africa, symbolizes the ecological connection within the animal kingdom. Weighing one kilogram and measuring 100 mm in diameter, this coin is a truly impressive collector's item.
"This strictly limited edition of the Big Five series combines the highest minting craftsmanship with a fascinating motif - a rarity that makes the heart of every ambitious collector beat faster."
Exclusivity Meets Lasting Value
As part of the renowned Big Five series and with its extremely limited mintage, this coin promises not only collecting pleasure but also excellent prospects for value appreciation. The combination of the South African Mint's high quality, the popular elephant motif, and the strict limitation makes this coin a highly sought-after collector's item.
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