Big Five Silver Leopard 2 x 1oz Set 2020 Proof (Mintage: 1,000 | 4th Design | in Case)
- Split design: two halves, one head
- Rand Refinery: renowned mint
- Pure silver: fineness 999/1,000
- Split designSide by side, both coins form a leopard's head
- Rand RefineryBoth coins were precisely struck in South Africa
- Pure silverPurest silver with a fine weight of 62.21 g
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Big Five · South Africa 2020
Rosette and spot, two coats for two worlds.
Big Five Leopard 2020, 2 × 1 ounce silver, both coins showing the motif side
The leopard’s coat suits its life in trees, in the forest and at night. Among the Big Five, the leopard is known as the elusive one.
The leopard
From the desert to the rainforest
Desert
Mountain forest
Rainforest
No other big cat is as widespread: leopards live in some 62 countries across Africa and Eurasia, in deserts, savannas, mountains and rainforests.
They prefer rocky ground with dense bush and riverine forest. The leopard climbs well, spends much of its time in trees and is mostly active at night, as a loner.
Its coat carries dark, irregular spots, the rosettes; the base colour ranges from pale yellow in warm, dry regions to reddish orange in dense forests. Instead of purring, it calls with a rough, rasping sound.
The cheetah
The only one of its genus
Its genus, Acinonyx, has no other living member today. The cheetah needs wide, open land and is mostly active by day, unlike many other cats.
Its coat carries solid, round or oval black spots from 1.9 to 3.8 centimetres; only the throat and belly stay white. The tail ends in four to six black rings.
Cheetahs do not roar; their most common call is a chirp. Females live alone, while males often join up in groups.
Why two patterns
The coat often suits where the cat lives
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
A study of 35 cat species shows that whether a coat is patterned is linked to the habitat. How intricate and irregular the pattern is also relates to life in trees and to activity at night.
Over the course of evolution, such camouflage adapts comparatively quickly to a way of life. In the grey grass where cheetahs often live, their spots can take up the shadows of the blades and let the animals merge with their surroundings.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rare coats
A black panther can be a leopard
Leopards with melanism, that is with almost black fur, are often called black panthers. Black cheetahs, by contrast, are not known.
In the rare king cheetah, the spots merge into blotches and stripes. It is not a species of its own but carries a rare variant of the gene Taqpep, which shapes the variations of the tabby pattern in domestic cats.
Young cheetahs wear a coat of their own as well: a thick, silvery grey mantle along the back, which they shed at about three months of age.
Big Five · South Africa
Two coins, one face
The motif side shows the leopard with the coat of arms below it, together with SOUTH AFRICA, BIG FIVE and the year. The other side divides the face: only two coins side by side make a whole portrait.
Place many coins next to each other and a whole row of faces appears. Today, Big Five means the five animals that wildlife lovers and safari guests want to see in the wild.
Leopard and cheetah in more series
SomaliaThe leopard on both sides, in the coat of arms of 1956.
LiberiaLeopards in gold and silver, exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle.
1/1,000 ounce of goldRosette and spot in the same small format.
At a glance
- Series
- Big Five, Series I
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 2 × 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Country of issue
- South Africa
- Face value
- 5 Rand per coin
- Year
- 2020
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- two coins in one capsule
- Mintage
- 1,000 sets
- Packaging
- presentation case
Leopard and cheetah
Both are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Big Five Silver Leopard 2 x 1oz Set 2020 PP: The Perfect Collector's Item for Precious Metal Enthusiasts
Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide
Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
Rare collector's coin / rarity
Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and value preservation
Design: Breathtaking leopard, as part of the Big Five series
Material / Fineness: Pure silver with a fineness of 999/1,000
Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned mint Rand Refinery
Country of origin: South Africa
The "Big Five Silver Leopard 2 x 1oz Set 2020 PP" is an exquisite rarity among silver coins. With a strict mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is a highly sought-after collector's item with great appreciation potential. This set consists of two coins, each containing one ounce of pure silver. The coins are struck in the highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP), making them a true eye-catcher for any collection.
The design of the coin is dedicated to the majestic leopard, one of the "Big Five" animals of South Africa. This Silver Big Five set is part of a series that highlights a new animal from this group each year. The leopard is the fourth animal in this series and was precisely rendered in silver in the year 2020.
The leopard is known for its grace and strength — qualities that have been perfectly captured in the detailed depiction on the coin. The reverse of the coins features two halves of a leopard's head. When two of these coins are placed side by side, a complete close-up portrait of a leopard is formed. Placing multiple coins next to each other creates an entire pride of leopards.
This coin is not only an exquisite collector's item, but also an excellent choice for investors seeking crisis protection. With its high demand and limited availability, silver is a secure investment product that is ideally suited for diversifying your portfolio. With its historical use as a monetary metal and its global recognition as a commodity, silver holds an intrinsic value that exists independently of economic conditions.
The "Big Five Silver Leopard 2 x 1oz Set PP" is delivered in an elegant case that perfectly showcases the coins and highlights their Proof minting quality. This set is an excellent addition to any collection and a valuable gift for any precious metal enthusiast.
Don't miss the opportunity to become the owner of this strictly limited and beautifully crafted coin. With its high appreciation potential and its unique depiction of the majestic leopard, this coin is a must-have for every collector and investor.
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