2022 South Africa 1-oz Silver Big 5 Series II Lion NGC MS70 First Releases

The Return Of The King—South Africa’s Latest Entry In Its Second Series Of Big 5 Coins Features The Mighty Lion

Some of the world’s most dangerous wild animals live in Africa and during the 1990s, The South African Mint released its Natura series that paid tribute to the five deadliest members within this lethal rogues’ gallery. The series was a humongous success and had collectors clamoring for more. The Mint finally acquiesced and released a new Big Five series in 2019. Once again, collectors could not get enough of these limited-edition coins. And so, in 2021 the Mint began a SECOND Big Five series featuring the same animals — the Elephant, Lion, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard and Cape Buffalo.

Come Face-To-Face With The King Of Beasts

The second release in the Big Five Series II is this regal Lion, the “King of Beasts,” struck in one Troy ounce of highly-pure 99.9% silver by the prestigious South African Mint — the same mint that brings us the iconic gold and silver Krugerrands. The obverse of this legal-tender 5-Rand coin depicts the imposing head of a male lion as if he’s surveying his domain high atop a rock somewhere in Africa’s vast savannah. The reverse features a unique bisected image of a lion’s profile. When multiple coins are placed side by side it creates a complete close-up portrait of a lion. If you dare, put on some thin white gloves, and trace your fingers across the rugged design… it almost feels like you’re caressing the tawny coat of a real lion!

Flawless Coins From Among The First Released

Each 2022 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Lion available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Mint State-70 (MS70) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded coins have ZERO imperfections — showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. In addition, NGC has certified that the Silver Big Five Lions are First Releases (FR) coins, a designation that means they were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within the first 30 days of the coin’s release. Each will also come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with an exclusive label that features the South African Mint’s handsome Big 5 logo.

Order Now, These Coins Won’t Be “Lion” Around For Long!

Ostensibly a bullion release, the limited edition of just 15,000 means that just a few of these coins are available for everyone who would like one. And, given the fact that previous Brilliant Uncirculated Big 5 Series one-ounce silver coins have been fully allocated by the mint, it is anticipated that this new 2022 One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Lion coin will follow suit!  A century ago, people like Teddy Roosevelt would have donned a pith helmet and tracked down these animals as prizes for their trophy rooms. Today, people go on safaris in hopes of simply catching a glimpse of these often-endangered animals. Avoid the heat and take pride in bagging one of these coins FRom the comfort of your home simply by clicking it your cart!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• SECOND COIN IN SOUTH AFRICA’S SECOND BIG FIVE SERIES – This coin is the second release in the South African Mint’s second series of coins dedicated to “The Big Five” animals of Africa — the Elephant, Lion, Black Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo — displaying unique portraits of these exotic creatures.
• INNOVATIVE EYE-CATCHING DESIGN – The obverse of this coin depicts a full-bodied image of a male lion. The reverse features a unique bisected image of a lion’s profile. When multiple coins are placed side by side it creates a complete close-up portrait of a regal lion.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY-PURE SILVER – Each Big 5 Series II Lion coin has been struck by the South African Mint in one ounce of highly-pure 99.9% silver.
• LEGAL-TENDER COINS – These South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Lion coins are 5 Rand legal tender in South Africa.
• PERFECT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2022 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Lion has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Mint State-70 (MS70) condition.
• KEY FIRST RELEASES CERTIFICATION – NGC has certified that your 2022 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Lion is a First Releases (FR) coin, meaning that it was among the first struck by the mint and was verified within the first 30 days of issue.
• LOW WORLDWIDE LIMITED-EDITION RELEASE – The worldwide edition limit for 2022 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Lion has been set at just 15,000.

Don’t let this “King” of the Big 5 animals out of your sights; bag your 2022 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Lion now before these coins escape into the hands of other collectors!