In 2009 the South African Mint released a very special Limited Issue Launch Natura White Rhino Gold Proof Medal struck in solid Fine 999.9 Carat Gold weighing one half of an ounce of pure Gold with a special Mint Mark "EWT" Endangered Wildlife Trust Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR69 DCAM and is part of the "Safari Through South Africa" series.
In continuation with the South African Mint's Natura Series of Numismatic Gold Coins , the theme called Safari Through South Africa begins in 2009 and features The White Rhinoceros to celebrate the successful ' Save the Rhino ' project which saved these highly endangered species from certain extinction.