Congo: World‘s Wildlife - The Lion 2025 Proof Set

This gold coin set featuring the lion is a remarkable release in the prestigious World’s Wildlife series, dedicated to the most iconic species of African fauna. The collection showcases wild animals in their natural habitats, combining minting excellence with a message of wildlife conservation.

Congo: World’s Wildlife – Lion Gold Proof Set marks the seventh edition of this renowned series. It includes four gold coins with a total weight of 1.85 troy ounces, comprising 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations, struck from the finest .9999 pure gold in exquisite proof quality. Each coin features a unique and intricately detailed depiction of a lion – one of the most powerful land predators and a timeless symbol of the African wilderness.

The set is issued in an extremely limited mintage of just 300 pieces worldwide and comes with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coins are presented in an elegant wooden collector’s box, ideal for display and safe storage.

Obverse of each coin displays the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with details of the denomination, year of issue, weight, and metal purity. The national emblem affirms the coin’s legal tender status and underscores the issuing authority.

Reverse features various artistic portrayals of the lion (Panthera leo) – from regal portraits to dynamic scenes in motion. The inscriptions THE LION and WORLD’S WILDLIFE are elegantly engraved along the edge of each coin, highlighting the lion’s iconic status in African wildlife.