African Wildlife: Somalia Elephant 1 oz Gold 2016
The Somali Elephant gold coin is the next instalment of a series created in 1999 called the Somali Elephant. Interestingly, the first copies of the 1999 series were minted as coins guaranteed by the Zambian government. The copies minted after 2003 have a different guarantor, which is the Somali government. Additionally, the Somali Elephant silver and gold coin series is part of the African Wildlife collector programme.The 2016 gold specimen was produced by the German precious metals producer Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt, with a weight of 1 troy ounce and a bullion purity of Au.9999 Furthermore, the African Wildlife: Somalia Elephant coins, which were produced after 2004, are fully legal tender and carry the Somali government's guarantee of the legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal. The Averse depicts the Somali coat of arms, two leopards supporting a shield with a star, along with information on the year of mintage and the denomination of the coin. The Rewers shows a Somali elephant against a background of its natural habitat and the inscription "AFRICAN WILDLIFE", "ELEPHANT". The reverse also shows the weight and purity of the bullion.Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others.