1998 South Africa Natura Leopard Half Ounce Gold Proof Coin
Obverse
Head of a fearsome leopard, growling. 'South Africa' in looping script next to date: 1998. Artist: A L Sutherland.
Reverse
Leopard dragging antelope into a tree. 'Natura' above and looping around. '1/2 OZ Au 999.9'. Artist: A Minnie.
Specification
Proof coin. Struck in 15.55 grams of 24 carat gold. Diameter: 27 millimetres.
Presentation
From a limited mintage of 1,500 pieces. Offered inside its original green SA Mint box with numbered certificate of authenticity.
Condition
The capsule for this coin is damaged and has no lid. The coin is as photographed and has not been damaged.
What Are South African Naturas?
The Natura collection from the South African Mint that celebrates South Africa's rich wildlife and natural history. Introduced in 1994, these coins feature designs from top SA coin artists on both obverse and reverse, featuring lions, leopards, lynx, elephants, rhinos, cheetah, buffalo and more. They're available individually and in presentation sets, both in very limited numbers
The series was the first from the SA Mint to be struck in 24-carat (99.99%) fine gold. The famous Krugerrand, by contrast, is composed of 22-carat gold. These proof coins have been offered in four different sizes: 1oz, 1/2oz. 1/4oz and 1/10oz. 999 silver Naturas were introduced in 2019.
In recent years the Natura range has expanded to take in extinct animals with a palaeontology-themed collection featuring dinosaurs and our ancient hominid ancestors, attracting a new audience of collectors to this exciting series.
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