2025 | BIG 5 SERIES IlI: LION
Introducing the next offering in the Big 5 Series lll coin range featuring the mighty lion. The lion is a universal symbol of strength and courage, which roams the African plains with an untamed spirit.
The coins in this collection bare a new obverse design, showing the lion in an entirely different light from series l and ll, which both featured a close up profile from various angles. These coins feature a full-figure portrayal of the mighty animal, captured in lifelike motion on the obverse.
The reverse remains the same as the previous series’ which depict two halves of the lion’s face. The full face of a lion can be seen when two coins are placed next to one another.
The lion 1/4oz gold double capsule set allows one to see the complete portrait of the lion in stunning 24ct gold.
Mass: 7.777g
Diameter: 22.0mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 100
*Specifications per coin
This sought after set consists of a single Big 5 1 oz gold lion coin and mint marked 1 oz gold Krugerrand coin which carries the delicate mark of a lion above the springboks’ back.
Limited edition: 100
The combination of these 1 oz silver proof coins display the unique construct which reveals a complete portrait of a lion only when placed side by side with another coin. Showing that, an entire pride can be built by placing multiple coins next to each other.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 38.725mm
Metal Content: Silver Ag 999
Limited Edition: 1 000
*Specifications per coin
This combination ties together a 1 oz silver Krugerrand coin to the 1 oz silver Big 5 lion coin through the lion mintmark which is finely imprinted above the Springbok’s back, on the Krugerrand coin.
Limited edition: 1000
The 1 kg coin represents the pinnacle of innovation, complexity, and craftsmanship in coin design.
Mass: 1000g
Diameter: 90mm
Metal content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 10
This 5 oz coin is a stunning example of artistry, crafted from the purest 24-carat gold.
Mass: 155.535g
Diameter: 50mm
Metal content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 50
The popular 1oz proof coin showcases the shows the intricate detailed design of two halves of the lion’s face in premium South African 24ct gold.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 32.69mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited Edition: 500
One of the most successful coins in the range since its introduction in the previous series, the 1/4oz gold makes another return in 2025.
Mass: 7.777g
Diameter: 22.0mm
Metal Content: Au 999.9
Limited edition: 2 000
Standing out as the largest in the collection, this 100mm diameter coin brings both heft and importance to the Big 5 series.
Mass: 1000g
Diameter: 100mm
Metal content: Ag 999
Limited edition: 100
Every detail of the lion’s body is accentuated on this 64mm diameter, making it not only desirable, but accessible too.
Mass: 155,535g
Diameter: 64mm
Metal content: Ag 999
Limited edition: 500
The unique blister pack which houses this coin, highlights the exceptional split portrait design found on the reverse of the Big 5 coins.
Mass: 31.107g
Diameter: 38.725mm
Metal Content: Silver Ag 999
Limited Edition: 1 000
