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1/2 Ounce Natura - Elephant
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of a male African elephant's head in three-quarter view, facing the viewer, with prominent tusks and large ears rendered in high relief. The encircling legend reads 'SOUTH AFRICA 1996' along the upper border, with the engraver's initials 'ALS' appearing in the field. The design is executed in a naturalistic artistic style characteristic of the South African Natura series, emphasizing the grandeur and detail of the subject. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dramatic three-quarter frontal composition depicting two African elephants drinking water, both oriented toward the left, their trunks lowered to the water's surface. The larger elephant dominates the upper field in high relief, while a younger elephant appears beneath, conveying a sense of familial intimacy and depth. The legend 'NATURA' arcs boldly along the left border in large capital letters, while the inscription '1/2 OZ Au 999.9' appears along the upper margin, and the engraver's initials 'SE' are discreetly placed in the lower right field. The mirror-polished proof fields provide striking contrast to the frosted design elements, hallmarks of the Natura proof series. |
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| Mintage | 1996 - Proof - 3,457 |
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