This 1 troy ounce silver Big Five II Buffalo coin was minted in 2023 by the South African Mint. It is the fifth issue of the second series of the Big Five. The limited series of the Big Five consists of the animals: the elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo. This Buffalo coin has a limited edition of 20,000 pieces.
This 1 troy ounce silver Big Five II Buffalo coin is the fifth edition of the second series of the Big Five. This series of coins is minted by the South African Mint and consists of the animals: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo.
The Buffalo coin contains 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams) of 99.9% pure silver and has a diameter of 38.73 mm. In addition, this silver coin has a face value of five rand, which is guaranteed by the South African government.
Each coin in the series has a limited mintage. This coin has a worldwide mintage of 20,000 pieces.
The obverse of the coin features a detailed head of a buffalo. All around you can see the inscriptions SOUTH AFRICA – the country of issue, BIG FIVE 2023 – the name of the series and the country of issue. Also, the coat of arms of South Africa is featured on the coin
The reverse of the coin shows two halves of a buffalo's head. In the center of the coin you will see the inscriptions FIVE RAND - the face value of the coin, 1oz - the weight of the coin and Ag 999 - the purity.