The South African Reserve Bank has announced the issue of newly re-designed and revised coins and banknotes, with the fourth decimal coin series having become legal tender on the 1st January 2023 and some denominations being released this month. This coin series is based on the theme of ecology, with revised designs seen on previous […]
South Africa: Fourth coin in popular “Big Five” series featuring the leopard now released
The South African Mint has released the fourth set of gold and silver coins which is part of their hugely successful series entitled “The Big Five.” Initially launched in 2019, the term “Big Five” was borrowed from a reference in the late nineteenth century when big game hunters visited the shores of Africa to shoot […]
South Africa: “Big Five Series II” collection continues with rhinoceros featured on new gold coins
The South African Mint has released the third design, which is part of their 2022-dated “Big Five II” Proof gold coins. Following on from the success and popularity of the “Big Five” gold and silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated collector coin programme introduced in 2019, the second series was launched in November 2021 with a […]
South Africa: Second gold and silver coins in “Big Five” II range released, featuring majestic lion
The South African Mint has released (1st March) the second design in their newest “Big Five” bullion and collector coin range which features a subtle revision to the obverse design. The reverse design remains the same as that of the previous series, an award-winning concept comprising the two halves of the animal’s face conjoined in […]
South Africa: Release of 2022-dated two-ounce Proof gold and silver Krugerrand coins
The South African Mint have released two-ounce gold and silver Proof quality collector versions of their ever-popular Krugerrand bullion coins. First issued in 1967, the South African gold Krugerrand was not only the world’s first modern gold bullion coin, they soon became the most widely traded and recognised gold coin in the world. Over time, […]
South Africa: Second series of popular “Big Five” gold and silver Proof coins debuts with majestic elephant
The South African Mint has launched (8th November) the second series of their immensely successful numismatic programme entitled “The Big Five,” which focuses on the unique and awe-inspiring wildlife prevalent in the country. Borrowing from the phrase which once referenced to the animals which were prized as trophies during hunting expeditions, these majestic animals are […]
South Africa: Commemorative five-rand coins released in celebration of centenary anniversary of reserve bank
The South African Reserve Bank has released (30th June) new five-rand commemorative coins in celebration of the centenary anniversary of the founding of the country’s central bank. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was officially founded on the 30th June 1921 with the Currency and Banking Act 31 of 1920 which provided for the establishment […]
South Africa: Latest silver Proof two-coin set launched in “Innovative Inventions” series
The South African Mint has released (3rd March) their fifth set of two-rand crown and 2.5-cent “tickey” coins in the ongoing and popular series entitled “Ingenuity and Innovation,” first launched in 2016. The theme was introduced to highlight globally important inventions and firsts by South Africans. In 2019, the innovation focused on was Pratley Putty, […]
South Africa: New two-ounce double-crown silver Proof Krugerrand strikes debut
The South African Treasury has authorised the release of new two-ounce silver Proof coins which bear the design of the internationally renowned and admired “Krugerrand,” introduced initially as a bullion product in 1967. The bullion coin industry was conceived when the concept of a legal tender gold coin linked to the daily gold price was […]
South Africa: First-ever commemorative banknotes celebrate birth centenary of Nelson Mandela
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced (14th June) they will be launching their first commemorative banknote series, in celebration of the birth centenary of the country’s first post-apartheid president, Nelson Mandela. These notes will include all currently circulating denominations R10, R20, R50, R100, and R200. As part of the celebrations, the South African Mint, […]
