1oz Silver Leopard BU

Description

Produced by the historic South African Mint, this highly coveted release is a masterpiece of numismatic design. [
The Obverse: Features an alert, full-bodied portrait of an adult leopard standing majestically atop a rock, surveying its territory. It is inscribed with “SOUTH AFRICA”, “BIG FIVE 2026”, and features the official South African coat of arms. The reverse showcases a bisected close-up of a leopard’s face. When two of these coins are placed side-by-side, the profiles align perfectly to form a complete, continuous close-up portrait of the animal’s face. Special Details: The centre of the reverse displays the coin’s denomination (FIVE RAND), weight (1OZ), fineness (Ag 999), and a delicate hidden engraving of an African fruit chafer beetle, symbolising ecological balance. Specifications: Weighs 31.107g with a diameter of 38.73mm, and is struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality.