African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 25. anniversary Gold Plated 1000 Grams Silver 2023 Proof
Somali Elephant silver coin celebrates 25th anniversary of coinage. Interestingly, the first copies of the 1999 series were minted as coins guaranteed by the Zambian government. Copies minted after 2003 have another guarantor, which is the Somali government. In addition, the Somali Elephant silver and gold coin series is part of the African Wildlife collector program.
The silver specimen African Wildlife: Somali Elephant Gold Plated 1000 Grams Silver 2023 Proof was produced by German precious metals producer Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt, with a weight of one troy ounce and bullion grade of Ag.9999, diameter 120 mm, standard proof. Each product has individual, original packaging.
What's more, African Wildlife coins that were produced after 2004 play the role of full-fledged legal tender and carry the Somali government's guarantee of the legality, purity of the bullion and the origin of the metal.
Obverse depicts the Somali coat of arms, two leopards supporting a shield with a star, along with information on the year of minting and the denomination of the coin.
Reverse shows a gilded Somali elephant head against a natural environment and 24 gilded images of previous coins. On the reverse side it bears the inscription "AFRICAN WILDLIFE", "ELEPHANT" and information about the weight and purity of the bullion.
