Natura Launch Coins

Discover Natura Launch Coins, featuring special South African Mint launch and mint-marked releases from the Natura wildlife series. This category includes gold Natura coins struck in fine gold with distinctive launch mint marks issued to commemorate specific wildlife releases, series introductions, and limited-edition numismatic events. From early Pretoria Zoo and Coin World marked issues to Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and other special privy-mark releases, Natura Launch Coins represent some of the most collectable and lowest-mintage variants within the Natura series.

Special Mint Mark Wildlife Gold Releases

The Natura series, first introduced in 1994, is South Africa’s pioneering 24-carat wildlife gold coin programme, renowned for its annually changing designs featuring Africa’s most iconic animals. Within this series, “launch coins” refer specifically to special issues struck with unique mint marks or privy marks that identify the production location, conservation partnerships, or launch events tied to that release.

These Natura Launch Coins are typically struck in 1oz fine gold (.9999 purity) and often feature exceptional proof finishes. The defining feature is the presence of a launch-related mint mark such as PTA Zoo, CW (Coin World), SS (Sabi Sabi), or EWT, which distinguishes them from standard Natura bullion or proof issues. Many of these coins were issued in extremely limited mintages, sometimes only a few hundred pieces worldwide, making them highly desirable among specialist collectors.

Examples include early wildlife releases such as Kudu, Sable, Oryx, Giraffe, and Rhino issues, each paired with a specific mint mark reflecting its production origin or conservation theme.

Why Collect Natura Launch Coins?

Natura Launch Coins remain highly sought after because of:

• Features rare mint-marked Natura gold issues
• Includes limited launch and early-series releases
• Struck in 24-carat (999.9 fine) gold
• Strong association with South African wildlife conservation themes
• Extremely low mintages compared to standard Natura issues
• Includes prestigious proof and special strike finishes
• Popular with advanced wildlife and gold coin collectors

Explore Natura Launch Coin Types

This category includes a wide range of launch-marked Natura issues such as:

• PTA Zoo mint mark Natura coins
• Coin World (CW) mint mark issues
• Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) releases
• Sabi Sabi (SS) marked coins
• Early Kudu, Lion, Rhino, and Oryx launch issues
• 1oz proof Natura gold launch coins
• Limited mintage wildlife series releases
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded examples
• Rare first-strike and early-production Natura coins

Buy Natura Launch Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all Natura Launch Coins are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a specialist Natura wildlife collection or searching for rare South African Mint mint-marked gold issues, Natura Launch Coins offer a unique combination of African wildlife artistry, limited mintages, and long-term numismatic appeal.