Big Five III: Lion - Double Capsule - Set 2 x 1/4 oz Gold 2025 Proof

The Big Five III: Lion 2 x 1/4 oz Gold 2025 Proof Set is a set containing coins that represent the second edition of the third series - Big Five III. The first and second series were highly popular among collectors and investors. The limited Big Five of Africa series consists of five animals - elephant, lion, buffalo, rhinoceros, and leopard. The coin features a lion, considered the king of all African animals.

The coins are minted from pure Au.9999 fine gold, weighing 1/4 troy ounce and measuring 22 mm in diameter, in proof standard.

These coins were produced by the renowned South Africa Mint and are legal tender in the issuing country. The entire series is guaranteed by the South African government in terms of legality, metal purity, and origin.

The set has a limited mintage of only 1,000 pieces and comes with an individual, original packaging.

Obverse features a roaring African lion along with the inscription "SOUTH AFRICA", "BIG FIVE 2025", and the South African coat of arms.

Reverse shows two halves of a lion’s head. The reverse also contains the inscription "FIFTY RAND" along with weight and purity details. Arranging multiple coins together allows for the depiction of an entire pride of lions.