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50 Rand The Big Five Series II - Leopard
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | A highly detailed, realistic portrait of a leopard occupies the majority of the field, rendered in high relief with the animal's head and upper shoulders depicted in a three-quarter view facing left. The finely engraved coat markings and facial features convey a naturalistic artistic style characteristic of the Big Five series. Below the central device, the South African coat of arms appears in the lower field. The curved legend 'SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2023' is inscribed along the lower periphery, flanking the coat of arms. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a striking close-up composition of a leopard's face bisected symmetrically, with each half of the animal's visage filling the left and right portions of the field in an artistic, stylised arrangement. The bold, high-relief engraving emphasises the leopard's eyes, nose, and spotted fur with exceptional detail. At the centre of the coin, a circular cartouche bears the inscriptions 'FIFTY RAND', '1/4 oz', and 'Au 9999', indicating the denomination, gold weight, and fineness respectively. |
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