In 2010 the South African Mint released a very special Limited Issue Prestige Natura Black 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 second in the series of Safari through South Africa series.
Natura Series of Numismatic Gold Coins, the theme called Safari Through South Africa began in 2009 which featured The White Rhinoceros to celebrate the successful 'Save the Rhino' project which saved these highly endangered species from certain extinction and the 2010 version commemorates the Black Rhino.
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.
Limited Mintage Presentation of 666 Worldwide
Finished to South African Mint's Proof Quality in Solid Fine 999.9 Pure Gold
Natura Prestige Gold Coin Set Celebrating the Black Rhino
South African Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity
