Description
2023 Big Five Buffalo 1 oz Silver Coin
The 2023 Big Five Buffalo 1 oz Silver Coin is a Brilliant Uncirculated release from the South African Mint’s Big Five Series II. This coin celebrates the Cape buffalo, one of Africa’s most powerful and recognisable animals.
Each coin contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver. In addition, it comes protected in a blister pack with a South African Mint Certificate of Authenticity.
The obverse features a detailed Cape buffalo design. Below the buffalo, the South African Coat of Arms forms part of the official artwork. Moreover, the inscriptions include “South Africa”, “Big Five” and “2023”.
The reverse shows two buffalo faces in close-up. When multiple coins are placed side by side, the design creates a complete buffalo face. As a result, this coin offers strong display appeal for Big Five collectors.
2023 Big Five Buffalo 1 oz Silver Coin Highlights
- 2023 South African Mint Big Five Series II release
- 1 oz .999 fine silver coin
- Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- Limited worldwide mintage of 15,000 pieces
- Presented in a blister pack
- Includes South African Mint Certificate of Authenticity
- Legal tender coin with a face value of R5
About the Big Five Buffalo Design
The Cape buffalo is known for its massive twisted horns. Adult males have heavy horn bases that form a strong head shield, often called a “boss”. Therefore, the buffalo has a bold and powerful appearance.
The Big Five name once referred to Africa’s most challenging animals to hunt. Today, however, it celebrates Africa’s wildlife heritage and conservation value. Overall, this Big Five Buffalo silver coin is a strong addition to any South African wildlife coin collection.