⅒ Ounce (Natura - Buffalo) 1997 front ⅒ Ounce (Natura - Buffalo) 1997 back
⅒ Ounce (Natura - Buffalo) 1997 photo
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⅒ Ounce Natura - Buffalo

1997 year
Gold (.9999) 3.11 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Currency
Natura (1994-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#344479
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Buffalo drinking water

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NATURA
BH
1/10 OZ Au 999.9

Engraver: Brian Hartland

Edge

Fine reeding

Interesting fact

The Natura - Buffalo coin, minted in 1997, was the first gold coin produced by the South African Mint to feature a unique animal species from the African continent. This coin, with its .9999 gold purity and 3.11g weight, was a pioneering effort by the mint to showcase the beauty and diversity of Africa's wildlife on a gold coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  3590 - - - - - -

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