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South African Mint · South Africa
Big Five Elephant 1 oz Silver
1 troy oz — 99.9% Silversilvercurrent
Silver bullion coin from the Big Five series featuring the African bush elephant with the signature split-face design.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 31.107 g |
| Troy Ounces | 1 oz |
| Diameter | 38.73 mm |
| Thickness | 2.84 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 99.9% Silver |
| Fineness | 0.999 |
| Density | 10.5 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 5 ZAR |
| Series | Big Five |
| First Minted | 2019 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic Big Five Elephant 1 oz Silver. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
31.107grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter38.73mm
Thickness2.84mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).