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50c (2 oz) |
20c (1 oz) |
10c (1/2 oz) |
5c (1/4 oz) |
| Mass: |
76.402 gram |
33.726 gram |
16.863 gram |
8.456 gram |
| Diameter: |
50.00 mm |
38.30 mm |
32.70 mm |
26.70 mm |
| Metal Content: |
Ag 925 Cu 75 |
Ag 925 Cu 75 |
Ag 925 Cu 75 |
Ag 925 Cu 75 |
| Obverse Die-Sinker: |
AL Sutherland |
AL Sutherland |
AL Sutherland |
AL Sutherland |
| Obverse Artist: |
L Guerra |
L Guerra |
L Guerra |
L Guerra |
| Reverse Die-Sinker: |
A Minnie |
P Botes |
MJ Scheepers |
C Moses |
| Reverse Artist: |
L Guerra |
L Guerra |
L Guerra |
L Guerra |
The wildlife silver series consists of four coins (50c - 2oz, 20c - 1oz, 10c - 1/2oz and 5c - 1/4oz). This series was launched in 2000 with the Lion - Predators of Africa as the theme. The theme for 2001 is the Buffalo - Power of Africa.
The four coins share the same obverse, which depicts a mature buffalo bull. Different aspects of the buffalo's everyday activities are depicted on the reverse of each coin. Animated design elements are implemented to link the four coins and to create a modern coin with a difference.
The buffalo looks solid and indestructible. It differs from domestic cattle with shorter legs and the huge dark horns growing from a large, flattened, helmet-like plate covering and protecting the top of the head. Both sexes have horns. Buffalo live mostly on grass and they like the lush, sweet growth found in river valleys. In times of drought they will browse on leaves and twigs. The average lifespan of a buffalo is twenty years. If threatened or frightened they can become fearsome adversaries. Despite their relatively poor sight they make up with excellent smell, hearing, cunning and intelligence.
All efforts have been made to ensure accuracy of listings - if any information in this listing is incorrect Goldbull CC will not be held responsible. E&OE
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