Obverse: the obverse features a striking portrait of an African elephant. At the bottom appears the coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa, while the inscriptions “South Africa”, “Big Five”, and the year 2020 surround the design.
Reverse: the reverse depicts two halves of an elephant’s face that form a complete portrait when two coins are placed side by side. In the center are the inscriptions “1 oz”, “Pt 999.5”, and the denomination “Twenty Rand”.
About the coin: this platinum coin belongs to South Africa’s prestigious “Big Five II” series dedicated to Africa’s most iconic wildlife. The elephant symbolizes wisdom, strength, and longevity. Its innovative reverse design allows collectors to combine two coins into a single complete elephant portrait.
