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2023 South Africa 1-oz Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard NGC MS70 First Releases w/Big 5 Label

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South Africa’s Latest Entry In Its Second Series Of Big 5 Coins Features The Spotted Leopard

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 Rhino, Leopard, and Cape Buffalo.

Come Face-To-Face With Africa’s Sleek, Spotted Leopard

The fourth release in the Big Five Series II is this magnificent Leopard struck in one struck in one Troy ounce of highly-pure 99.9% fine 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 Leopard. The reverse features a unique bisected image of a Leopard’s profile. When multiple coins are placed side by side it creates a complete close-up portrait of a Leopard. 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 thick spotted fur of a real Leopard!

Flawless Coins From Among The First Issued

Each 2023 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Uncirculated 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 these Silver Big Five Leopards are First Releases (FR) coins, a designation that means these coins were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within the first 30 days of their 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 Around For Long!

Ostensibly a bullion release, the limited edition of just 20,000 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 2023 One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard 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:

  • FOURTH COIN IN SOUTH AFRICA’S SECOND BIG FIVE SERIES – This coin is the fourth 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 Leopard. The reverse features a unique bisected image of a Leopard’s profile. When multiple coins are placed side by side it creates a complete close-up portrait of a sleek Leopard.
  • STRUCK IN HIGHLY-PURE SILVER – Each Big 5 Series II Leopard coin has been struck by the South African Mint in one ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver.
  • LEGAL-TENDER COINS – These South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard coins are 5 Rand legal tender in South Africa and measure 38.73 mm in diameter.
  • PERFECT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2023 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard 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 2023 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard 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. It will come in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a special Big 5 label.
  • LOW WORLDWIDE LIMITED-EDITION RELEASE – The worldwide edition limit for 2023 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard has been set at just 20,000.

Don’t let this dangerous-looking member of the Big 5 animals out of your sights; bag your 2023 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series II Leopard now before these coins escape into the hands of other collectors!

Availability Out of Stock
Year of Issue 2023
Country South Africa
Composition Silver
Purity N/A, 0.999
Condition Premium Uncirculated
Grade MS70
Pedigree First Releases
Denomination 5.00
Currency Type Rand
Mint Name South Africa Mint
Coin Weight 31.107 Grams - g
Weight 1 Ounce - oz
Dimensions 38.7mm