2015 1 Kilo Somalia Silver Elephant Coin (BU, Antique Finish, 200 Mintage)

  
The Somalia Silver Elephant Coin is one of the faster growing coin programs in terms of mintage, visibility, and popularity. Part of the African Wildlife Series, the elephant first appeared on a coin struck for the nation of Rwanda. Since 2004, the coin has appeared as a representative of the nation of Somalia in the African Wildlife Series. MAXIMUM MINTAGE OF ONLY 200 COINS! ONLY 115 COINS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE USA. Contains 1 Kilogram (32.15 oz) of. Face value of 2,000 Shillings (Somalia). Produced by Germanys Bavarian State Mint. Bears a unique, antique finish. Complete with Certificate of Authenticity. Somalia Silver Elephant coins are one of the more unique bullion products in the world, due in no small part to their status.

Although it is a bullion product with a face value in Somali Shillings, its true status as legal tender in that nation remains suspect due to the lack of political stability there. Each year the Bavarian State Mint in Germany issues these coins with a new design, although the motif remains that of an African Elephant. These particular coins feature an antique finish that gives the coins a luster a warm visual appeal, while adding depth and character to the design features. On the reverse side of the 2015 1 Kilo Somalia Silver Elephant Coin is the image of an adult elephant leading a young calf across the open landscape. Engravings include African Wildlife above, Elephant to the lower left, and the coins weight, metal content, and purity to the lower right.

The obverse features the coat of arms for the Republic of Somalia. The central image is that of a shield with horizontal bars set across its background, and a single star in the middle of the shield.

The words Somali Republic are engraved above, the year of minting is split on either side of the shield, and the face value is featured below. The Bavarian State Mint is a state-owned entity of the Free Republic of Bavaria. This particular mint boasts numerous international partners and was originally founded in 1158. The item "2015 1 Kilo Somalia Silver Elephant Coin (BU, Antique Finish, 200 Mintage)" is in sale since Tuesday, January 26, 2021. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins".

The seller is "lswe7510" and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Certification: Uncertified
2. Coin: Somalian Elephant
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
4. Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 kg
5. Year: 2015
6. Brand/Mint: Germany's Bavarian State Mint
7. Strike Type: Antique
8. Composition: Silver