Somalia Elephant 1 oz Gold 2014
The average lifespan of an elephant is about 65-70 years in the wild and up to 80 years in captivity. Cases of elephants reaching more than 80 years have been recorded.
The oldest fossils of African elephants date back to the middle Pliocene.
Although the African elephant is actually a savannah animal, it is able to adapt to other conditions, allowing it to live in areas south of the Sahara.
However, it only settles where there are sources of drinking water and places to bathe. The largest recorded elephant punch measured 3.1 m and weighed almost 105 kg."
The Bavarian Mint of the Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt is a European mint located in Munich and has been in operation since 1871. One of four German mints authorised to mint coins for the Latvian government. The obverse depicts the coat of arms of Somalia - two leopards supporting a shield with a white star - together with the year of mintage and the denomination. The reverse of the coin depicts an image of a Somali elephant, as well as the weight and proof.
Producer code
1924
Series
Form
Gold coin
Producer
Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt
Year
2014
Weight
1 oz
Diameter
39 mm
Edge
Reeded
Metal type
Au .999
Denomination
1000 Shillings
Quality
fine
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