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BOLD is very excited to offer for your consideration the final 2-coin proof edition release associated with this remarkable Big Five coin series. The series has now featured five of the most widely known African animals, including an elephant, lion, rhino, leopard, and finally, a buffalo. This highly unique series is absolutely a must-have for fine bullion collectors. This new 2021 Silver Proof South Africa Big Five Buffalo 2-Coin Set is a powerful example!
As part of this series, the mint also presents an ultra-limited double-coin Proof set for each release. Spotlighting the strikingly intriguing reverse design of the BU release, this 2021 South Africa Big Five Buffalo 2-Coin Silver Proof Set edition takes it to an entirely new level! But first, let's consider the overall series.
Originally, Big Five was associated with the five most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt on foot. The term is now used to describe the five African animals that are considered must-see, each magnificently impressive. Tourists fortunate enough to view them in their natural habitat report that it is one of their most exciting memories. Sadly, these five animals are endangered. However, it is hoped that this series of bullion coins will help bring greater attention to their plight.
Currently, nature reserves are being set up all over Africa, providing these animals a safe habitat in which to live and thrive. Hopefully, through these and other efforts, generations to come will continue to enjoy the ability to observe and appreciate these animals in their natural habitat.
Both coins in the 2-coin African Buffalo Silver Proof set are required in order to achieve the intended visual effect. Each contributes what is necessary to display the entire remarkable scene. And just to make sure the effect is not lost, a unique double-capsule has been produced to present them as designed.
The obverse design of this 2021 South Africa Big Five Buffalo Silver 2-Coin Proof Set displays the two coins in the double-capsule. The image displays a striking, finely-detailed close-up head and neck presentation of the African Buffalo. The South African coat of arms is displayed in a circular inset at the bottom rim. Inscriptions within the rim-band include "SOUTH AFRICA . BIG FIVE . 2021."
The reverse features an extreme close-up, front-facing view of the heads of two buffalo positioned very closely together. The closeness allows only half of each of the animals' heads to display. This is a remarkable design, displaying with incredibly fine detail the magnificence of the African buffalo.
The most intriguing aspect of this striking design is the presentation of the two coins side by side in the double-capsule. The resulting effect produced is an image of a third buffalo's full head appearing between the two, visually made up of the two half-images displayed on the two coins. This is truly an uniquely interesting coin designs! There could hardly be a more appropriate presentation of this majestic creature for this South Africa Big Five series.
The South African Big Five series design has been extremely well-received by the global precious metals community. This highly-collectible fifth and final edition Proof Set is certain to move quickly! As with the previous releases, there is an ultra-limited mintage of only 1,000 for worldwide distribution. The 2-coin set comes in special double-capsule and is presented in a very handsome, wooden display box with Certificate of Authentication. You should not delay on this one!
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