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1996: “The Elephant”
The design is based upon an amazing elephant bull called Mandleve
(in Shangaan - an African language - this means
"the one with the torn ear") and his descendants. He was easily
identified by his torn ear and was well respected, both by animals and humans
alike, during his lifetime.
Mandleve will always remain a legend in elephant
folklore and a magnificent example of a truly great "tusker"
Just before his death, Mandleve was protected by at
least six elephant askari’s (body guards), an
indication of his status with the elephants.
The obverse design is based upon "The Elephant" Mandleve
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1996 - "The Elephant" Mandleve
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Face
Value
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Maximum
Mintage
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Theme
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1 oz
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2427
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A typical
scene of an elephant herd at a water hole.
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1 oz
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300
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A typical
scene of an elephant herd at a water hole (mintmark - Mandleve)
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½ oz
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1412
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The
movement of the head of an elephant in the act of drinking water.
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¼ oz
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1695
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An
elephant cow and her calf.
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R10 1/10
oz
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6969
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An
elephant and a broken tree stump are depicted.
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4 COIN
SET - Prestige
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368
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4 COIN
SET - Proof
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1667
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