2022 South Africa 1 oz Platinum Big Five Lion Proof

• Mintage of only 500 pieces.
• Contains 1 oz of .9995 fine Platinum.
• Comes in a box along with a certificate of authenticity.
• Obverse: Features a close-up of the lion’s face. The words “South Africa” and “Big Five 2022,” as well as the coat of arms is included.
• Reverse: Depicts two halves of the face of a lion.
• Minted at the South African Mint.

Big Five Series
First introduced in 2019, this series features wildlife synonymous with Southern Africa. The series includes the elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Series II of the Big Five was introduced in 2021 due to its popularity. Each coin in the series has a limited mintage and is a great series to collect for coin collectors, nature lovers and anyone who appreciates great art on Precious Metals.

South African Mint
The South African Mint manufactures Proof Krugerrand, and works with the Rand Refinery to mint the bullion Krugerrand. The mint produces coins on behalf of and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank. In 1886, Gold was discovered near the Witwatersrand area of Johannesburg and President Paul Kruger decided to establish a national mint. Today, the South African Mint is one of the world’s top exporting mints.