The 2022 South Africa Big Five Lion is the second animal release in the highly popular Big Five Series II collection minted by the South African Mint.

• Year of Issue: 2022.
• Face Value: 5 Rand (Official Legal Tender).
• Composition: 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver.
• Diameter: 38.73 mm.
• Mintage Limit: Limited to 15,000 pieces worldwide for the Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) version in a blister card.