The Natura Series
The South African Mint produces a series of "Natura" coins, starting in 1994, each of the four different sized coins bears a different attractive design based on the theme for that year. The first five years formed a series within the Natura series, known as the "Big Five".
Fine Gold
The gold coins in the Natura series are struck in 24 carat gold, actually .9999, and are South Africa's first fine gold coins.
Description
1995 Natura
A gold plated silver hippopotamus pendant is included as part of this proof coin set.
Designs
The designs of all the Natura series are, in our opinion, very artistically created and engraved, with themes which may be bold or subtle, but which break away from more traditional coin designs, and with fine detailing and artistic expression more akin to historic medals or medallions.
Technical Specifications
The following tables summarise the specifications of all the sizes.
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Size | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
Gold Content
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Full | 32.69 | 31.107 | .9999 | 31.104 | 1.0000
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Half | 27.00 | 15.553 | .9999 | 15.552 | 0.5000
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Quarter | 22.00 | 7.777 | .9999 | 7.776 | 0.2500
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Tenth | 16.50 | 3.110 | .9999 | 3.110 | 0.1000 |
Artists and Diesinkers
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Details | Ounce | Half | Quarter | Tenth
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Obverse Designer (Artist) | N van Niekerk | N van Niekerk | N van Niekerk | N van Niekerk
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Obverse Die Sinker | A Minnie | A Minnie | A Minnie | A Minnie
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Reverse Designer (Artist) | N van Niekerk | N van Niekerk | N van Niekerk | N van Niekerk
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Reverse Die Sinker | MJ Scheepers | MJ Scheepers | A Minnie | A Minnie
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Price & Availability
Complete Boxed Natura Gold Proof Sets
Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
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Date | Description | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ | Price €
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1995 | Hippopotamus | 200 | Sold Out | £1,595 | $2,495 | €1,750
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Key to Table
Mintage: Most recent figures quoted in Krause.
Availability: At the last update of this page.
Please check our Standard Terms for Bullion Coins.
You may wish to use our Order Form UK
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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £8 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping via Fedex $60
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Hippopotamus on Obverse of 1995 Proof Natura Gold Coins
Natura Proof Sets
South Africa Index
Reverse of 1995 Proof One Ounce Natura Gold Coin
1995 Natura Proof Gold Set Box Lid
Reverse of 1995 Proof Half Ounce Natura Gold Coin
Reverse of 1995 Proof Quarter Ounce Natura Gold Coin
Reverse of 1995 Proof Tenth Ounce Natura Gold Coin
Gold Plated Silver Hippopotamus Pendant
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