The Somalia Elephant coin series is considered one of the more popular coin series in the world, though its mintage remains low compared to other popular bullion coin programs. Struck on an annual basis in both gold and silver, the Somalia Elephant coin is part of the African Wildlife Series from the Bavarian State Mint. Now, you have the chance to purchase a 2015 1 oz Somalia Gold Elephant Coin with a special ANA Chicago Privy mark from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Maximum mintage of only 100 coins total!
- Contains 1 oz of .999 pure gold.
- Issued a face value of 1,000 Shillings (Somalia).
- Brand-new design for the 2015 series.
- Ships in custom box including certificate of authenticity.
The 2015 World’s Fair of Money takes place in Chicago, IL, hosted by the American Numismatic Association. Each of the 2015 1 oz Somalia Gold Elephant Coin in this product listing features a special ANA Chicago Privy. On the obverse face of the coin, a special privy mark has been added to the left of the design. In an oval, Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower is visible with an “ANA” engraving.
African Wildlife Series coins featuring the elephant were originally released in 1999 representing the nation of Zambia. As of 2004, the coins are struck and released representing Somalia. The coin’s mintage had been held at low levels for much of its history, making a drastic jump from roughly 5,000 annually in 2008 to 130,000 in 2009.
On the obverse face of the 2015 1 oz Somalia Gold Elephant is the all-new design set. In the image, an adult female leads her young cow through the grasslands of Africa. Behind the pair, birds are visible flying through the air.
The reverse features the coat of arms for the nation of Somalia. Surrounding the coat of arms are the engravings “Somali Republic,” “2015,” and “1000 Shillings.”
Germany’s Bavarian State Mint strikes the Somalia Elephant Coin each year. A state-owned entity of the Free State of Bavaria, the mint has been in business since 1158, making it one of the world’s oldest operating facilities.
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