This strictly limited set includes the fifth and last issue of the Big Five Series – Buffalo from the South African Mint and a rare special edition of the 2021 Krugerrand with a Privy Mark “Buffalo”. South Africa is justifiably proud of its extraordinary wildlife. The animals known as “Big Five” – Elephant – Lion – Buffalo – Rhino – Leopard – are landmarks and ambassadors of this culturally rich country. The Big Five silver coin features the impressive portrait of a buffalo. The reverse depicts two halves of a buffalo head. When two of the coins are placed next to each other, a complete close-up portrait of a buffalo is visible. By placing many of these coins next to each other, a whole buffalo herd appears. The Cape or African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a grazer. It lives in herds of a few dozen to hundreds of animals and prefers swampy areas and shaded grasslands near water. Particularly characteristic for the buffalo are its sweeping, curved horns, which can reach a span of up to 1.50 meters. As a “Big Five” member, the buffalo was formerly hunted on big-game hunts and severely decimated, so that the species almost became extinct – in the meantime, however, the populations have recovered. The second coin in this set features the classic Krugerrand design and has as a special feature a Privy Mark with a buffalo. Like all Krugerrand coins the reverse shows the portrait of South Africas first President Paul Kruger. This exclusive special edition set is limited to only 1,000 sets worldwide. The set is delivered in the original wooden box including a certificate of authenticity from the South African Mint.