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". From 1999, there was a new series "Monarchs of Africa".
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.
Bargain Prices
We have recently acquired a small quantity of proof Natura sets, and are able to offer these at a considerable saving compared with the original issue price. If you are interested in a proof gold set, we suggest you buy now while these prices are still available.
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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| mms. | Grams | /1.000 | Grams | Troy Ounces
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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 |
Price & Availability
Complete Boxed Natura Gold Proof Sets
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ and € columns may become out of date due to currency fluctuations.
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Date | Description | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ | Price €
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1994 | Lion | | Ask | £ | $ | €
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1995 | Rhino | | Ask | £ | $ | €
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1996 | Elephant | 5,000 | Ask | £750 | $1,390 | €1,125
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1997 | Buffalo | 1,800 | Ask | £750 | $1,390 | €1,125
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1998 | Leopard | 2,000 | Ask | £750 | $1,390 | €1,125
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1999 | Kudu | | Ask | £ | $ | €
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2000 | Sable Antelope | | Ask | £ | $ | €
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2001 | Oryx (Gemsbok) | 700 | Ask | £750 | $1,390 | €1,125
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2002 | The Cheetah | 700 | Ask | £750 | $1,390 | €1,125
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2003 | The Lion | 700 | Ask | £750 | $1,390 | €1,125
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2004 | Caracal - African Lynx | | Ask | £ | $ | €
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2005 | | | Ask | £ | $ | €
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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
Order Form USA.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping $30
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Obverse of 2001 Proof One Ounce Gold Natura Coin
South Africa Index
Reverse of 2001 Proof One Ounce Natura Gold Coin
Bullion Coin Selector Page
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