South Africa – 1994 – Natura – Lion – 1/2oz Gold – Proof – PCGS PR68 DCAM

South Africa – 1994 – 1/2 oz – Natura Lion – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR68 DCAM – Mintage 3,999 – Cert 58769408

This South African gold coin from the popular Natura series features the lion as one of the most iconic motifs of the series. For decades, the Natura editions have stood for finely detailed animal illustrations and are therefore particularly sought after by collectors of series . Especially with early vintages like 1994 , high-quality proof specimens in certified condition are much rarer on the market, which is why they are ideally suited as building blocks for a sophisticated natural collection.

The coin offered here has been graded PR68 DCAM by PCGS . This means the coin exhibits the sought-after deep cameo contrast, i.e., reflective fields combined with a matte relief, which makes the lion’s head on the obverse appear particularly three-dimensional and lifelike. Furthermore, the elaborately polished proof finish ensures a particularly elegant overall appearance, positioning this issue as significantly more collector-oriented compared to many standard coins.

Furthermore, this is a 1/2 oz gold proof issue with a fineness of 999.9 gold , making this coin not only numismatically attractive but also ensuring a substantial gold content. Last but not least, the relatively low mintage of only 3,999 pieces underscores the collector’s value of this issue, especially for enthusiasts of the Natura series who specifically seek early issues in certified condition.

Certification:
PCGS PR68 DCAM
Cert 58769408

Technical data

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 1994

• Series: Natura

• Motive: Lion

• Metal: Gold (Au 999.9)

• Minting quality: Proof

• Weight: 1/2 oz (15.55 g)

• Fine weight: 1/2 oz gold

• Diameter: 27.0 mm

• Edition: 3,999 copies

• Certification: PCGS PR68 DCAM