2025 South Africa 1-oz Silver Big 5 III Lion NGC MS70 First Day of Issue

The Return Of The King—South Africa’s Latest Entry In Its Third Series Of Big 5 Coins Features The Mighty Lion

Some of the world’s most dangerous wild animals live in Africa and during the 1990s, The South African Mint released its Natura series that paid tribute to the five deadliest members within this lethal rogues’ gallery. The series was a humongous success and had collectors clamoring for more. The Mint acquiesced and released a new Big Five series in 2019. Collectors could not get enough of these limited-edition coins and in 2021 the Mint began a SECOND Big Five series featuring the same animals—the Elephant, Lion, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard, and Cape Buffalo. Collectors were STILL not satisfied, which bring us to today and a THIRD series of Big Five animals!

Come Face-To-Face With The King Of Beasts

The second release in the Big Five Series III is this regal Lion, the “King of Beasts,” struck in one Troy ounce of highly-pure 99.9% silver by the prestigious South African Mint—the same mint that brings us the iconic gold and silver Krugerrands. The obverse of this legal-tender 5-Rand coin depicts the imposing full-bodied portrait of a male lion. The reverse features a unique bisected image of a lion’s profile. When multiple coins are placed side by side it creates a complete close-up portrait of a lion. If you dare, put on some thin white gloves, and trace your fingers across the rugged design… it almost feels like you’re caressing the tawny coat of a real lion! Additionally, an “Easter Egg” or hidden image of another animal will be on the reverse located within the lion’s mane!

Flawless Coins From Among The First Issued

Each 2025 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series III Lion available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Uncirculated Mint State-70 (MS70) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded coins have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. In addition, NGC has certified that these proofs are First Day of Issue (FDI) coins, a designation that means they were purchased within one day of the first day that the mint made them available for sale and was received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date along with documentation that demonstrates the date when they were purchased. Each will also come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with an exclusive label that features the South African Mint’s handsome Big 5 logo.

Order Now, These Coins Won’t Be “Lion” Around For Long!

What’s more, the limited edition of just 10,000 means that not everyone who wants one of these coins will be able to get one. Today, people go on safaris in hopes of simply catching a glimpse of these often-endangered animals. Avoid the heat and take pride in bagging one of these coins from the comfort of your home simply by clicking it your cart!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• SECOND COIN IN SOUTH AFRICA’S THIRD BIG FIVE SERIES – This coin is the second release in the South African Mint’s third series of coins dedicated to “The Big Five” animals of Africa—the Elephant, Lion, Black Rhino, Leopard, and Buffalo—displaying unique portraits of these exotic creatures.
• INNOVATIVE EYE-CATCHING DESIGN – The obverse of this coin depicts the full-bodied portrait of a male lion. The reverse features a unique bisected image of a lion’s profile. When multiple coins are placed side by side it creates a complete close-up portrait of a lion.
• UNIQUE “EASTER EGG” HIDDEN IN DESIGN – This coin features an “Easter Egg” or hidden image of another animal on the reverse located within the lion’s mane.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY-PURE SILVER – Each Big 5 Series III Lion coin has been struck by the world-renowned South African Mint in one ounce of highly-pure 99.9% fine silver.
• LEGAL-TENDER COINS – These 2025-dated South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series III Lion coins are 5 Rand legal tender in South Africa and measure 38.725 mm in diameter.
• PERFECT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2025 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series III Lion has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Mint State-70 (MS70) condition.
• KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION – NGC has certified that your proof is a First Day of Issue (FDI) coin, a designation reserved for coins purchased within the first day of release and submitted to grading within the required timeframe. It will come in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a special Big 5 label.
• LOW WORLDWIDE LIMITED-EDITION RELEASE – The worldwide edition limit for the Uncirculated 2025 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series III Lion has been set at just 10,000. The Big 5 Series III Lion is already in high demand and fully allocated by the South African Mint.

The Big 5 Series III is here so don’t let the first animal out of your sights; bag your 2025 South Africa One-Ounce Silver Big 5 Series III Lion now before these coins escape into the hands of other collectors!