Big 5: Lion - 2019 Proof Fine Silver High Relief Coin

We are delighted to announce the release of the second coin in a series of five featuring the Big Five African Animals. The first coin featuring the Elephant proved to be extremely popular and the next coin, featuring the Lion, we are sure will be a ‘roaring’ success. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new coins are being produced in magnificent High Relief which really shows the power of these animals and illustrate the appeal of these ‘famous five’.

The coin has been produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Fine Silver and features the head of a Lion styled as though it is an African mask.  The special incused rim features an African pattern to continue the theme.  This is the second coin in the series and a further three coins will be released featuring the remaining animals known as the ‘Big Five’.

The second coin in the series features the undisputed King of the Savannah – the Lion. The world’s second largest cat, a male lion can be 3.3 metres in length (which does not include his tail) and weight up to 250 kg. Most safari sightings are of cats sleeping in the shade as lions are more active at night when they hunt for their prey.