If you thought the Silver Krugerrand was the only silver for sale from the South African Mint, it might be time to take a second look. The mint launched a new series of silver coins in 2019 focusing on the so-called Big Five native animals on the African continent. In fitting fashion, the collection launches with an image of the African elephant. Right now, 2019 1 oz South African Big Five Elephant Silver Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside of a capsule and blister pack with an included Certificate of Authenticity!
• 1^st coin in the new Big Five Series from the South African Mint!
• Limited mintage of only 15,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of Five Rand (R5) backed by the government of South Africa.
• On the obverse is the image of an African elephant and the coat of arms of South Africa.
• The reverse side of the coin includes the faces of two elephants in an extreme close-up.

Each 2019 1 oz South African Big Five Elephant Silver Coin in this product listing is individually packaged and shipped. The coins are housed inside of capsules that the South African Mint ships in blister packs that feature artwork for the entire Big Five Series. Each coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

The blister pack that houses the Big Five Elephant Silver Coins includes the “Big Five” logo for the series and a picture of an African elephant. As you open the blister pack card, you’ll see the reverse side of the coin and two pages with a description of the first release and history of the elephant. Also included in the blister pack is a Certificate of Authenticity for each individual coin and information on the four releases to follow the African elephant in the collection.

On the obverse of the 2019 1 oz South African Big Five Elephant Silver Coins is an image of an African elephant with large tusks. The African elephant genus consists of the African bush elephant and African forest elephant, the former of which is the largest living land mammal in the world today. The South African coat of arms is included in the bottom-center of the design field.

The reverse of 2019 South African Big Five Elephant Silver Coins features the close-up image of two elephant’s heads. If you look closely, you’ll see that the elephant on the right of the design field is slightly closer as its ears overlap the face of the other elephant. Both of them stare hauntingly right at the viewer and there is a circular design element in the center with the face value, weight, metal content, and purity indicated.

If you have any questions, please contact JM Bullion. Our customer service team is available to you at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via email.