African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 1 oz Silver 2026 Privy Mark WMF Berlin

African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 1 oz Silver 2026 is a well-regarded collector and investment coin from one of the most recognisable numismatic series in the world. Struck from 1 oz of pure 9999 silver, it combines high precious metal content with an African wildlife motif and the reputation of the German mint Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt.

The Somali Elephant series began in 1999 and has attracted attention for years thanks to its annually changing reverse designs. Since 2004, the coins have been issued as official legal tender of the Republic of Somalia, with government guarantees of authenticity, fineness and metal origin. The silver issue, with a diameter of 38.6 mm and a face value of 100 shillings, represents a classic and versatile choice for both investors and collectors.

The coin presented belongs to a special edition featuring the WMF Berlin privy mark, referencing the Berlin Botanical Garden. This additional marking significantly enhances the coin’s collector appeal and distinguishes it from the standard issue. The mintage of this version is strictly limited to 1,000 pieces, making it noticeably rarer on the market.

The obverse of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of Somalia – two leopards supporting a shield with a star – along with the issuing country, the year of issue 2026 and the face value of 100 SHILLINGS.

The reverse shows an image of an elephant in its natural habitat, characteristic of the African Wildlife series. The inscriptions AFRICAN WILDLIFE and ELEPHANT appear around the rim, together with the weight and fineness 1 oz Ag 999.9. The reverse also bears the WMF Berlin Botanical Garden privy mark, highlighting the limited nature of this edition.