In 1998 to celebrate the Leopard, the South African Mint released a special Limited Issue Natura Leopard Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 24 Carat Gold weighing one quarter of an ounce of pure Gold and is the last of the Natura Big 5 series.
The Leopard Gold Proof Coins reverse design depicts a Leopard lazily lying in a tree - a very familiar picture as leopards are much more at home in trees than any other African Cat.
The obverse shows the growling, fierce countenance of this powerful and solitary predator and has a small tone spot. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage Presentation of 1,053 Worldwide
Finished to South African Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine 999.9 Gold Weighing Quarter of an Ounce of Pure Gold
Natura Gold 1/4oz Coin Celebrating the Leopard
South African Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity
