Description
Why purchase this First Releases 2023 South African Mint Big 5 Series II 1 Oz. Silver Bullion Buffalo Coin?
The South African Mint’s Big 5 Series II concludes with the release of this innovatively designed coin honoring the African Buffalo. The coin is preceded by releases honoring the elephant, lion, rhino and spotted leopard, the other four creatures of the African Big 5.
- This 2023 Buffalo coin contains one Troy ounce of 99.9% fine silver.
- The coin represents the fifth and final release of the South African Mint’s Big 5 Series II.
- The coin received the collectible First Releases (FR) attribution.
- The perfectly graded coin will arrive with an original certificate of authenticity.
- The coin includes a ModernCoinMart exclusive Big 5 Series label.
- The 5 Rand denomination legal tender coin of South Africa measures 38.72 mm diameter.
- Mintage will not exceed 20,000 pieces.
Cleverly Crafted Buffalo Imagery
Obverse: A stunning portrait-style rendition of a Buffalo appears on the obverse, with the South African coat of arms located below. Inscriptions include “SOUTH AFRICA” and “BIG FIVE 2023.”
Reverse: The reverse is dominated by the partial images of two Buffalos. Their massive, curled horns surround a circular badge positioned between the creatures containing the inscriptions “FIVE RAND,” “1 OZ” and “AG 999.” The unusual graphics ingeniously reveal a herd of buffalos in forward motion, when multiple coins are aligned.
Mint State 70 Perfection
This 2023 South Africa Big 5 Series II Buffalo 1 oz. Silver 5 Rand coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) for assessment within thirty days of release, qualifying for the desirable First Releases (FR) attribution. Featuring a perfectly executed strike, pristine surfaces and exceptional eye appeal, the coin earned the superior grade of Mint State 70 (MS 70). The coin is encased in a sonically sealed NGC white core style protective holder, along with an elegant, exclusively designed certification label adorned with the South African Mint Big 5 Series logo. The graded coin is accompanied by its original authenticity certificate and a Big 5 Series II booklet, in a Mint branded pouch.
