The African Big Five Series II: Lion 1/4 troy ounce gold coin 2022

With the release of the Big Five II Series, the South African Mint continues the success story of a coveted classic. Again, the series features a total of five coins, all dedicated to South Africa's awe-inspiring wildlife. The animals known as the "Big Five" - ​​Elephant - Lion - Buffalo - Rhinoceros - Leopard - are considered emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent the African fauna.

The African lion (Panthera leo) is the largest and most important land predator in Africa. Due to his enormous strength and graceful appearance, the lion is widely regarded as the "king of beasts" - a term that has its origin in ancient fairy tales and fables. Since then, the feline predator has been a symbol of power and dominance and has adorned countless coats of arms and flags to this day. The Big Five II Lion 1/4 Troy ounce gold proof coin is limited to only 500 pieces worldwide and comes in its original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint.