“The Rhino coins, part of the Big 5 Series II range, are just the latest in the South African Mint’s quest to memorialise not only South Africa’s wildlife heritage but its history as well,” says Honey Mamabolo, South African Mint Managing Director. The beauty of this design, coupled with the value of the precious metal and the association with Africa’s most famous animals, have placed the collection among the most popular collector’s items. The subtle new design on the obverse features the Rhino’s distinctive horn as the focus point of the coin, filling up more than half the surface. True to its claim as the purveyor of South Africa’s heritage, the South African Mint recently launched the Big 5 Series II Rhino coin collection, in time to give all customers an opportunity to own a unique and long-lasting celebration of these precious parts of the country’s wildlife heritage.

September is Heritage Month, and the South African Mint also celebrate World Rhino Day on 22nd September.