{"product_id":"2026-south-africa-big-five-buffalo-1-oz-silver-coin-in-blister-pack-in-stock","title":"2026 South Africa Big Five Buffalo 1 oz Silver Coin - in blister pack IN STOCK","description":"These beautiful silver coins from the South African Mint are part of the third release of the popular Big Five Series from the South African Mint, a collection celebrating the five most dangerous and prestigious animals in Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* 5th and final Issue in the Big Five III Series\u003cbr\u003e* 1 Ounce 99.9% Silver\u003cbr\u003e* Mintage only 10,000 pieces\u003cbr\u003e* Delivery in Blistercard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe South African Mint presents the Big Five III Series and is continuing the success story of a coveted classic. The South African Mint's Big Five coins are among the most sought-after issues in the world. The Series also contains five coins and shows the impressive wildlife of South Africa. The animals known as the \"Big Five\" - elephant - lion - buffalo - rhinoceros - leopard - are regarded as emblems and ambassadors of this culturally rich country and represent the African fauna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fifth and final issue of the new series is dedicated to the buffalo. The motive of the coin struck from one ounce of 99.9% silver features a full-body depiction of an adult buffalo in a powerful and dynamic stance. The inscriptions \"SOUTH AFRICA\", \"BIG FIVE 2026\" and the South African coat of arms are also part of the design. The reverse shows two halves of a buffalo's head. Placing two of these coins next to each other gives a full close-up portrait of a buffalo. When several of these coins are placed next to each other, an entire buffalo herd appears. In the center are the denomination \"FIVE RAND\", the weight \"1OZ\" and the fineness \"Ag 999\". A delicate engraving of the cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) refers to the principle of integrated ecology. In many African landscapes, the bird accompanies large grazing animals such as cattle or buffalo and feeds on insects stirred up by their movement. In this way, the cattle egret symbolically represents the subtle interplay between wildlife, habitat, and natural balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cape or African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a typical grazer. It lives in herds of a few dozen to hundreds of animals and prefers swampy areas and shaded grasslands near water. Particularly characteristic for the buffalo are its sweeping, curved horns, which can reach a span of up to 1.50 meters. As a \"Big Five\" member, the buffalo was formerly hunted on big-game hunts and severely decimated, so that the species almost became extinct - in the meantime, however, the populations have recovered. The Big Five III Buffalo silver premium bullion coin is delivered in the original blistercard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMintage 10,000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree U.S. Shipping","brand":"Greenstone Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67110129893747,"sku":"wELr6Eb695lb85o7","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1932\/9907\/files\/f9d72e3a-f83b-5d5b-8e5c-e7b024f636b1.webp?v=1791950285","url":"https:\/\/www.greenstonecoins.com\/products\/2026-south-africa-big-five-buffalo-1-oz-silver-coin-in-blister-pack-in-stock","provider":"Greenstone Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}