In 2009 the South African Mint released a very special Limited Issue Prestige Natura White Rhino Gold Proof 4 Coin Set all struck in solid Fine 999.9 Gold and includes the 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz coins and is the first in the series Safari Through South Africa series.
In continuation of 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.
Four of the world's five species of rhinos are 'Critically Endangered' and face an extreme risk of extinction in the wild. In 1970, there were around 70,000 Rhinos worldwide in total. Today there are fewer than 27,431 rhinos surviving in the wild around the world, of which 80% are found in South Africa. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Coin of the Year Award 2009
Limited Mintage Presentation of 760 Worldwide
Finished to South African Mint's Proof Quality in Solid Fine 999.9 Pure Gold
Natura Prestige Gold Coin Set Celebrating the White Rhino
South African Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity
