Obverse: the obverse of the coin features a portrait of one of the Big Five animals – the majestic elephant. At the bottom, the country of origin SOUTH AFRICA is inscribed, along with the national coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa, the series name, and year of issue – BIG FIVE 2025.
Reverse: the reverse displays a close-up of two elephants standing side by side. In the center of the reverse, the denomination FIFTY RAND is engraved, along with the weight 1 oz and the fineness Au 999.9.
About the coin: the South African Mint continues the sought-after Big Five animal series. The series includes five coins, all dedicated to the impressive wildlife of South Africa. The animals known as the Big Five – elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – are considered symbols and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent Africa’s fauna. The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is arguably the largest and most impressive African land animal, symbolizing power and strength. This gentle giant is known for its excellent memory and strong social behavior. In the wild, elephants can live up to 60 years, but they remain under significant threat from poaching.
