August 5, 2026
2019 S. Africa Elephant First Day of Issue S5R NGC MS 70 First Series issue
First in Series: This 2019 coin marks the inaugural launch of the South African Mint’s highly popular Big Five animal series. Low Mintage: Only 15,000 total coins were minted in BU condition, making perfect MS70 certified populations remarkably small. FDOI Label Status: The “First Day of Issue” designation guarantees the coin was received for grading within 24 hours of release. Highly sought-after “Black Core” holders paired with specialized Big 5 label. This is the 2019 South African Mint Big Five Elephant issue, struck in 1 oz. 9999 fine silver with a 5 Rand / S5R denomination. The coin features a detailed elephant design on both sides, with the reverse showing the close-up elephant texture and center marking Five Rand 1 oz Ag 999.9. Certified by NGC as MS 70, the highest Mint State grade, with the First Day of Issue. First two pictures are from the NGC website for this coin.