2008 Natura Elephant Prestige Set

Giants of Africa - The Elephant

The African Elephant features on the 2008 pure gold Natura coin series as the last of the “Giants of Africa”. This coin series began in 2005 depicting “The Hippopotamus” as the first African giant. The second giant was “The Giraffe” in 2006 and the third in 2007 was “The Eland”.

The four Natura coins (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10th oz) share a common obverse design which depicts the portrait of a matriarch. It is interesting to note that family groups are lead by a mature cow and not by a bull elephant. Different characteristics of elephant behaviour are featured on each of the reverses of the four Natura coins. Creating a visual link between the coins is the silhouette of a family group portrayed on both sides of each coin.

Prestige Set Limited Edition: 800

The Natura Prestige Set consists of four 24 carat gold coins (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz) packaged together in a box made from either “Kiaat” or “Imbuya” wood. In addition each set has a plaque featuring the name “Natura Prestige Set” as well as the year “2008” and the individual number of the set. Set issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the coins made by the South African Mint Company.

Never been taken out of capsules. Same condition as the day it left the SA MINT