South Africa Gold Coin Big Five III Leopard 2026 Proof 1 oz

South Africa Gold Coin Big Five III Leopard 2026 Proof 1 oz (31.1 g) 99.99% pure gold

This fourth issue of the acclaimed Big Five III series is dedicated to the leopard, one of Africa’s most elegant and powerful predators. The reverse depicts a full-body image of an adult leopard standing alert on a rock, accompanied by the inscriptions “SOUTH AFRICA,” “BIG FIVE 2026,” and the national coat of arms. The obverse features two halves of a leopard’s head — when two coins are placed side by side, they form a complete close-up portrait — with the denomination “FIFTY RAND,” the weight “1OZ,” and the fineness “Au 999.9” in the center. Struck in Proof quality, the coin showcases exceptional detail and refined craftsmanship. Limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, it is delivered in an original wooden presentation box with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity from the South African Mint.