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50 Rand Big Five Series II - African Elephant
| Gold (.9999) | 31.107 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2022-2023 |
| Value | 50 Rand 50 ZAR = USD 2.87 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.107 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Mirror image of two elphants side by side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY RAND
1oz
Au 999.9
Engraver: Paul Botes
Designers: Kotie Geldenhuys, Richard Stone
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The elephant symbolizes the qualities of wisdom and intelligence. For millennia, these ancient beasts have traveled the earth, moving to a rhythm beyond our understanding, their collective memory holding the history of our great continent through the ages.The Big 5 series II collection takes on a slight variation to the animal designs we have come to know and treasure. The design on the reverse of the coins in Series II remains the same as that of the previous designs in series I. However, the common obverse of the coins take on a new look.
Interesting fact
The 50 Rand (Big Five Series II - African Elephant) 2022-2023 coin from South Africa is made of 99.99% gold and weighs 31.107 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the majesty of the African Elephant, with a large elephant taking center stage on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the African savannah. The coin's design is meant to highlight the importance of conservation efforts and protecting wildlife, which is a significant theme in South Africa.
