2021 South Africa Big 5 - Buffalo 1 oz Silver Proof R5 Coin NGC PF70 UC First Release Big 5 Label

Why order this 1 oz Silver 2021 R5 South Africa Big 5 - Buffalo Proof?

Let the South African Mint take you to the dark continent and introduce you to one of its most famous creatures, the African buffalo. This coin concludes the five release Big 5 Series, which honors the five most dangerous African animals to hunt on foot. The coin is not only ideal for animal lovers but also perfect for those who like unique design elements. Like other issues in the series, its reverse design reveals a full look at the animal only when two pieces are placed side by side.

• This coin was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
• This is a product of the South African Mint.
• The coin is the fifth and final release in the Big 5 Series.
• This piece is 5 Rand legal tender in South Africa.
• The coin has a bisected reverse design that reveals a full buffalo when two coins are placed next to each other.
• This proof is part of a mintage of just 3,000 pieces.

Striking African Buffalo Designs

Obverse: On the obverse is a stunningly detailed look at an African buffalo. The bottom of this face bears the coat of arms of South Africa. The name of the issue country, "SOUTH AFRICA," is inscribed to the left, while the name of the series, "BIG FIVE," and date, "2021," are noted to the right.

Reverse: The reverse design offers another look at the animal, this time head on. Two of the creatures are displayed side by side such that the holder only sees a complete look at one by looking at two coins side by side. Inscriptions noting the coin's face value, "FIVE RAND," its weight, "1 OZ," and its purity, "AG 999," are included in two concentric circles in the middle of this face.

Impeccable PF70 UC FR with Big 5 Label

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) provided the grading information for this coin on a Big 5 label. NGC graded the piece Proof 70, thus indicating that it appears perfect under 5x magnification. NGC also certified this piece Ultra Cameo and First Releases. The UC designation credits it for having deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted devices, while the FR certification means that it was submitted for grading no more than 30 days after its initial release from the mint.

Add this 2021 R5 South Africa 1 oz Silver Big 5 - Buffalo Proof to your collection today.