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| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2004 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed bust of a caracal (Caracal caracal) in right profile, rendered in frosted relief against a mirror-polished field, occupying the left half of the design. The animal's characteristic long, black-tufted ears are prominently displayed, and the facial musculature and fur texture are rendered with exceptional naturalistic detail. To the right, a stylised savannah landscape with acacia trees fills the background, integrated with the bold block lettering of the legend. The engraver's initials 'AM' appear at lower left near the rim. |
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| Reverse description | A full-bodied caracal crouches in a stalking posture atop a textured tree branch, depicted in high-relief frosted finish against a deeply mirrored field. The feline's sleek musculature, tufted ears, and characteristic short tail are rendered with precise naturalistic detail. Above the central figure, a stylised tree canopy frames the bold legend 'NATURA' and the denomination 'R100' in large block lettering. Along the left rim, the gold specification '1 OZ Au 999.9' is inscribed vertically, and the engraver's initials 'MJS' appear at lower right near the branch. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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