South Africa – 2019 – Big Five – Elephant – Series I – 1 oz Proof Gold – First Day of Issue – NGC PF70 UCAM

South Africa 2019 – Big Five I – Elephant – 1 oz Gold Proof – NGC PF70 UCAM – First Day of Issue – Signed by Tumi Tsehlo

First edition of the legendary Big Five series – PF70 Ultra Cameo with rare signature edition

This spectacular 1-ounce gold coin features the elephant as the first motif in the South African Mint’s world-famous “Big Five” series, marking the beginning of a modern numismatic icon. The total mintage of this coin is only 500 pieces worldwide —but this piece belongs to an even rarer variety:

It was certified by NGC with the highest grade PF70 Ultra Cameo and bears the highly coveted First Day of Issue Label , hand-signed by Tumi Tsehlo , the then CEO of the South African Mint. Only a few examples worldwide were issued in this configuration – an absolute prestige object among collectors.

Special feature of the series:
The reverse side is designed so that two coins placed side by side form a complete elephant portrait – a series of several coins depicts a herd. This design innovation gives the Big Five series its distinctive character.

Front:
Elephant head with the inscription SOUTH AFRICA · BIG FIVE · 2019 .
Back:
Two halves of an elephant’s head with a central circle: FIFTY RAND , 1 oz , Au 999.9 .

Technical data:

• Country of issue: South Africa

• Vintage: 2019

• Series: Big Five – Series I

• Motif: Elephant

• Material: Gold (.9999)

• Weight: 1 oz

• Nominal value: 50 Rand

• Minting quality: Proof

• Total circulation: 500 copies

• Certification: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo

• Label: First Day of Issue – with original signature by Tumi Tsehlo

An excellent collector’s item that stands out not only for its perfect minting quality, but also for its rare signature variant and the historical context within the series.