This full set of South African Big Five Silver Medallions Coins is a limited edition collectible item. Each coin is made of 0.9999 fine silver and weighs 10.65 grams. The coins are certified by PCGS with a certification number of 185 (a run of 500). The set includes five coins, each featuring one of the Big Five animals: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. These coins are a must-have for any collector or investor interested in precious metals. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this unique and beautiful set. The coins are in plastic holders. Comes in a display case.
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925 Silver plated in 24ct gold Wild Life Society 50th Anniversary In 1976, celebrating its 50th anniversary, the South African Wildlife Society, released a set of 24 medallions depicting South African animals, as a tribute to South African wildlife heritage. Only 10,000 sets were made. Packed in the original wooden box, lined with velvet. Cast from STG-grade sterling silver, and plated in 24ct gold. Melting of the medallions would amount to over 800 grams of pure silver. The pictures in the gallery above show the actual medallions with beautiful rainbow patina. The set comes inside a wooden case (4 rows of six medals) with maroon leather on the outside of the lid. The leather is embossed with the emblem of the Wildlife Society and the text: THE / WILDLIFE SOCIETY / OF SOUTHERN AFRICA in gold letters and below that: 50TH ANNIVERSARY MEDALLION SET in larger black letters. The whole is contained within an ornate rectangular border in gold. The inside of the lid is maroon satin and marked with the emblem of the Africana Commemorative mint and the text: DIE AFRICANA HERDENKINGSMUNT Also inside the case is a pamphlet written by Michael Lanman which devotes a page to a description of each animal. In addition there is a certificate stating that the medals are gold plated sterling silver and that the issue is limited to 10,000 sets. One medal was issued each month between July 1976 and June 1978. Twenty four medallions inside a presentation case. 925 Silver Weight: 36-37 grams each (approximately 864-888 grams total weight) Edge: Plain Reverse: A stylised Sable Antelope within a rounded rectangle the emblem of the Wildlife Society. Legend: ANNIVERSARY 50 (larger letters at the top) HERDENKING with an ornament at the foot. Stamped with the gilded sterling silver mark of the Africana Commemorative Mint. PACKING: Secured with bubble wrap and sent in a sturdy cardboard box. The item “1976 South Africa 24 Medallions Rainbow. 925 Silver/24ct gold Wild Life + COA” is in sale since Wednesday, December 20, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Bars & Rounds”. The seller is “id_999″ and is located in Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
