In 1996 to celebrate the Elephant, the South African Mint released a very Limited Issue Natura Elephant Gold Proof Coin struck in solid fine 999.9% Gold weighing one half of an ounce of pure Gold which is part of the Natura Big 5 series.
The obverse design of the Elephant Gold Proof Coin depicts a full frontal view of an Elephant.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.