2 oz Silver Coin Set - Big Five III - Elephant - Double Capsule - 2024

### Big Five III (1.) - Elephant - Double Capsule - Set 2 x 1 Oz Silver - Proof - 1st Issue in the new Big Five III Series - 2 Ounces of 99.9% Silver - Mintage only 1,000 sets - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original wooden Box - With removable Tray With the release of the **Big Five III Series**, the **[South African Mint](https://www.emk.com/en-us/mints/south-african-mint/ "South African Mint")** continues the success story of a coveted classic. Once again, the Series includes a total of five coins, all dedicated to South Africa's impressive wildlife. The animals known as the "Big Five" - Elephant - Lion - Buffalo - Rhino - Leopard - are considered emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent the African fauna. The first issue is dedicated to the **Elephant** and published as a **Double Capsule Set**. This unique set contains twice the first release in the Big Five III Series, each struck from one ounce of 99.9% silver in proof quality. The motive features the impressive portrait of an elephant. The inscriptions “SOUTH AFRICA”, “BIG FIVE 2024” and the South African coat of arms are also part of the design. The reverse side shows two halves of an elephant's head. If you place these coins next to each other, you get a complete close-up portrait of an elephant. If several of these coins are placed next to each other, a whole herd of elephants can be seen. In the center are the face value “FIVE RAND”, the weight “1OZ” and the fineness “Ag 999”. A special feature is the filigree engraving of a yellow-billed oxpecker (Buphagus africanus), which points to the importance of an integrated ecology and is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is probably the largest and most impressive representative of the African animal kingdom and is generally regarded as a symbol of power and strength. The “gentle giant” is characterized by its excellent memory and very pronounced social behaviour. In the wild, the elephant can live up to 60 years - but the threat from poachers remains high to this day. The limited **Big Five III Elephant Set** is delivered in a **double coin capsule** and a noble wooden box. The wooden tray with the two coins can be removed and turned around, so that it is possible to present both sides of the coin. Also included is a numbered certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint.