One of the most popular coin programs in the world is the Silver Somalia Elephant coin. First released in 1999, these coins have been issued for Somalia since 2004 and include a new design on the obverse side of the coin each year. Today, the 2012 1 oz Somalia Silver Elephant Dragon Privy Coin is available to you through JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic capsules.
- Limited mintage of Dragon Privy coins!
- 9th African Elephant design!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
- Face value of 100 Shillings (Somalia).
- Obverse includes the 2012 African elephant design.
- Reverse features the Somali coat of arms.
Somalia Silver Elephant coins were originally introduced in 1999 as Zambian Silver Elephant coins, but the Bavarian State Mint shifted the nation of issue for the coins to Somalia in 2004. Today, these are among the most coveted coins in the world following a recent bump to .9999 pure silver and the ever-changing obverse designs.
These 2012 1 oz Somalia Silver Elephant Coins have a unique addition that sets them apart in the collection of other silver coins from the series. You’ll find a Dragon Privy mark added to the obverse design field in the middle-left region of the field. The release of a limited-issue Dragon Privy coincides with the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
All 2012 1 oz Somalia Silver Elephants in this product listing are available in BU condition. Coins in BU condition have no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice a range of minor flaws including breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, and contact marks as a result of the production process.
On the reverse of all 2012 Somalia Silver Elephant coins you’ll find the image of the coat of arms for Somalia. This is accompanied by the nation of issue engravings, as well as the face value and year of issue for the coins.
The obverse of the 2012 1 oz Somalia Silver Elephant Coin includes the unique elephant design chosen for this year. It depicts a single adult elephant as it walks along the savanna’s of Africa, with a tall tree rising into the background field.
These coins were struck by the Bavarian State Mint. Founded in 1158, the Bavarian State Mint is the oldest in Germany and serves as one of the official sovereign mints of the nation.
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