2005 South Africa Natura Hippopotamus 50 Rand Gold Proof 1/2oz Coin PCGS PR68 DCAM
In 2005 to celebrate the Hippopotamus, the South African Mint released a very Limited Issue Natura Hippopotamus 50 Fifty Rand Gold Proof Coin struck in solid Fine 999.9 Gold weighing one half of an ounce of pure Gold Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR68 DCAM.
To continue the theme of Giants of Africa Series the 2005 coin depicts the South African Hippo in all its glory.
A hippo cow and her offspring grazing on the river shore are depicted on the reverse side of this 1/2oz Gold Coin together with the word 'Natura' and the denomination 'R50'.
On the obverse side a portrait of a Hippo is featured together with the words 'South Africa' and the year '2005'.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
- Limited Mintage Presentation of 231 Worldwide
- Finished to South African Mint's Proof Quality
- Struck in Solid Fine 999.9 Gold Weighing Half Ounce of Pure Gold
- Natura Gold 1/2oz Coin Celebrating the Hippo
- Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR68 DCAM
