South Africa: gold coin Lion 2025 Proof 1 oz

South Africa: collectible gold coin Big Five III. Lion 2025, Proof 31.1 g pure gold (0.9999)

The South African Mint presents the second release in the “Big Five III” series, dedicated to the lion, the king of beasts. This 1 oz gold coin is struck in Proof quality and issued in a limited mintage of just 500 pieces worldwide.

The design features a full-body image of a lion standing on a rock, as well as a unique engraving of the Cape honeybee, emphasizing the ecological importance of the region.
The reverse features two halves of a lion’s head which, when placed next to another coin, form a complete close-up portrait of the animal.

Each coin comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and in its original case.