The Natura Series
The South African Mint produces a series of "Natura" coins, starting in 1994, each of the four different sized coins bears a different attractive design based on the theme for that year. The first five years formed a series within the Natura series, known as the "Big Five". From 1999, there was a new series "Monarchs of Africa".
The South African Mint produces a series of "Natura" coins, starting in 1994, each of the four different sized coins bears a different attractive design based on the theme for that year. The first five years formed a series within the Natura series, known as the "Big Five". From 1999, there was a new series "Monarchs of Africa".
Fine Gold The gold coins in the Natura series are struck in 24 carat gold, actually .9999, and are South Africa's first fine gold coins.
Technical Specifications The following tables summarise the specifications of all the sizes.
Complete Boxed Natura Gold Proof Sets
| Date | Description | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
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1994
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Lion | |
| Rhino | 925 | |
| Elephant | 5,000 | |
| Buffalo | 1,800 | |
| Leopard | 2,000 | |
| Kudu | ||
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2000
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Sable Antelope | |
| Oryx (Gemsbok) | 700 | |
| The Cheetah | 700 | |
| The Lion | 700 | |
|
2004
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Caracal - African Lynx | |
| Hippo | 200 |
Key to Table Mintage: Most recent figures quoted in Krause.
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Obverse of 2001 Proof One Ounce Gold Natura Coin
Reverse of 2001 Proof One Ounce Natura Gold Coin
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