The Big Five is synonymous with South African wildlife. These magnificent animals have been intrinsically linked to South African currency since 1988 when they were first used on the South African banknote range. In 2019 the South African Mint releases for the first time a series of coins which have the Big Five as it’s theme. The so called “Big 5″ are the African Elephant, the Lion, the Rhino, the Leopard and the Buffalo. Limited Mintage of 15,000. Contains 1oz of 99.9% silver. Coin comes in blister packaging. Second release in the series.
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Item: i103354 Authentic Coin of. Queen: 6 February 1952-present 1954 Silver 2 1/2 Shillings 32.3mm (14.10 grams) 0.500 Silver 0.2273 oz. SOUTH AFRICA··SUID-AFRIKA K G 2½ S, Crowned shield national coat-of-arms; year above. South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded on the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; on the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and on the east and northeast by Mozambique and Swaziland; and surrounds the kingdom of Lesotho. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world by land area, and with close to 56 million people, is the world’s 24th-most populous nation. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World or the Eastern Hemisphere. About 80 percent of South Africans are of Sub-Saharan African ancestry, divided among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different Bantu languages, nine of which have official status. The remaining population consists of Africa’s largest communities of European (white), Asian (Indian), and multiracial (coloured) ancestry. South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution’s recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language. The country is one of the few in Africa never to have had a coup d’état, and regular elections have been held for almost a century. However, the vast majority of black South Africans were not enfranchised until 1994. During the 20th century, the black majority sought to recover its rights from the dominant white minority, with this struggle playing a large role in the country’s recent history and politics. The National Party imposed apartheid in 1948, institutionalising previous racial segregation. After a long and sometimes violent struggle by the African National Congress and other anti-apartheid activists both inside and outside the country, discriminatory laws began to be repealed or abolished from 1990 onwards. Since 1994, all ethnic and linguistic groups have held political representation in the country’s democracy, which comprises a parliamentary republic and nine provinces. South Africa is often referred to as the “Rainbow nation” to describe the country’s multicultural diversity, especially in the wake of apartheid. The World Bank classifies South Africa as an upper-middle-income economy, and a newly industrialised country. Its economy is the second-largest in Africa, and the 34th-largest in the world. In terms of purchasing power parity, South Africa has the seventh-highest per capita income in Africa. Nevertheless, South Africa has been identified as a middle power in international affairs, and maintains significant regional influence. World-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine, world coins & more. Ilya Zlobin is an independent individual who has a passion for coin collecting, research and understanding the importance of the historical context and significance all coins and objects represent. 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Introducing the 2019 5 Rand BIG FIVE – Elephant silver coin from South Africa. This stunning uncirculated coin is made of 0.999 fineness silver and features a beautiful design of an elephant. The coin comes with its original government packaging and certificate of authenticity. This 1 oz silver coin is a must-have for any collector or enthusiast of South African coins. Its ungraded condition and uncertified status adds to its unique appeal. Add this exquisite piece to your collection today. Continue Reading
2024 1 Oz South African Mint Silver Krugerrand (Lot of 100) BU. Let Me Earn Your Business and I “Promise” You will want to become a Customer for Life! Introduced in 2017, the South African Silver Krugerrand has quickly grown in popularity in just under a decade of availability. While the silver market has a wide range of silver bullion coin programs, this particular series is highly coveted because of the broader program it is rooted within. Arrives in protective flips, tubes of 25 coins, or mint-sealed boxes of 500 coins! Available coin in the South African Silver Krugerrand Series! Contains 1 Troy oz of. 999 pure silver in BU condition. Bears a face value of 1 Rand (R1) backed by the government of South Africa. Obverse features Paul Kruger. Reverse depicts a Springbok antelope. Each of the 2024 1 oz South African Silver Krugerrand Coins offered here comes in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins are packaged individually in flips, with multiples in either tubes of 25 coins or boxes of 500 coins. The box holds a total of 20 individual 25-coin tubes. South African Krugerrand Coins have been available since 1967, but the series was originally issued only as a gold bullion collection. In fact, for the first 50 years, this series offered only gold bullion with 1 oz gold coins from 1967 onward and additional fractional-ounce gold coins from 1980 onward. Anniversary in 2017 gave the South African Mint the perfect occasion to introduce a long-awaited silver coin. Obverse visuals on 2024 South African Silver Krugerrand Coins feature a portrait of Paul Kruger. A member of the triumvirate that ruled the Cape Colony prior to the establishment of the South African Republic, Kruger would later go on to serve as President of the South African Republic. Reverse design elements on 2024 1 oz Silver Krugerrand Coins include a Springbok antelope. This species is native throughout southern Africa and is the official emblem of the modern Republic of South Africa. Continue Reading
