2020 Sierra Leone Big Cats Panther 0.5g Gold Proof Coin

Pobjoy Mint are delighted to announce the release of the fourth coin in a series of five coins featuring Big Cats of the World. This stunning series is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, with this series being produced in magnificent Half Gram Gold to truly capture the power of these stunning animals.

The Black Panther is not its own species, but rather is an umbrella term that refers to any big cat with a black coat. This condition is caused by the agouti gene, which is responsible for regulating the distribution of black pigment within the Big Cats coat. The coloring of the Black Panther comes from an abundance of melanin, and an animal with the condition is known as ‘melanistic’. It is believed that melanism allows for a selective advantage in Panthers. The condition has been found to be more common in certain conditions such as dense forests, where light levels are much lower.

The fourth coin in this series depicts the Head of a Panther with the word “PANTHER” incused and the words “BIG CATS” raised. The denomination of $4 is displayed on the obverse of the coin. This coin will be presented in a red leatherette box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.