The 1 oz Big Five Africa Elephant 2023 - archival vintage Rand Refinery, pure .9999 gold (24K - higher than Krugerrand!), 31.1035 g, 50 Rand face value. Mintage 10-15K - 50× less than Krugerrand. Premium 10-25% over spot. 0% VAT, protective capsule at GoldInvest24.
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1 oz Big Five Africa Elephant Gold Coin 2023 - Rand Refinery, archival vintage
The 1 oz Big Five Africa Elephant Gold Coin 2023 is an archival vintage of the prestigious African series by South African Mint and Rand Refinery, dedicated to the "Big Five of Africa" - the five most legendary African animals. Contains one troy ounce of pure .9999/1000 gold (31.1035 g), face value 50 Rand, South African legal tender - same issuer as Krugerrand but higher fineness.
"Big Five of Africa" - historic 19th-century colonial hunters' term for the 5 most difficult animals to hunt: lion, leopard, African elephant, rhinoceros, African buffalo. Today used positively for photo safari and wildlife conservation.
South African Mint Big Five Series I started 2019 with Elephant. Series II launched 2021/2022 with new designs. Elephant is the flagship symbol.
Key features
Issuer: South African Mint
Manufacturer: Rand Refinery (LBMA Good Delivery)
Country of issue: South Africa
Vintage: 2023 - archival
Metal: Investment gold (Au)
Fineness: .9999/1000 (24K - higher than Krugerrand 22K!)
Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g)
Diameter: 32.70 mm
Face value: 50 Rand
Obverse: African elephant
Reverse: Smaller elephant + RPA symbols
Series: Big Five Africa - Elephant (Series II)
Mintage: ~10-15K 1 oz (very limited)
VAT: 0% (investment gold)
Packaging: Protective capsule at GoldInvest24
Market analysis - why Big Five 2023 is attractive
Three key differences from Krugerrand: 24K fineness vs 22K, 10-15K mintage vs 500K+, safari theme with strong collector demand. Archival 2023 vintage - 3 years post-primary. Premium 10-25% over spot.
Obverse - African elephant
Obverse depicts African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in savanna. Inscriptions: SOUTH AFRICA · 50 RAND · 1 OZ AU 999.9 · 2023 · BIG FIVE.
Reverse - RPA symbols
Reverse with smaller elephant composition and heraldic South Africa symbols (Protea cynaroides, national flower). Inscriptions: PROTECTED · 1 OZ FINE GOLD.
Technical specifications
Parameter
Value
Issuer
South African Mint
Manufacturer
Rand Refinery, Germiston
Accreditation
LBMA Good Delivery
Series
Big Five - Elephant (Series II)
Vintage
2023 (archival)
Metal
Gold
Fineness
.9999/1000 (24K)
Weight
1 oz (31.1035 g)
Diameter
32.70 mm
Face value
50 Rand
Mintage
~10-15K
VAT
0%
Catalog number
116259
FAQ
Big Five Elephant vs Krugerrand?
Same issuer. Big Five 24K (.9999), Krugerrand 22K (.9167). Big Five 10-15K mintage, Krugerrand 500K+. Safari vs Paul Kruger.
