Prior to 2017, the Somalia Gold Elephant Coin offered greater variety to investors and collectors than its silver counterpart. While the silver coins have been available longer, the gold coins featured various options from fractional weights to large weight coins. Right now, the 2017 ½ Gram Somalia Gold Elephant Coin is available in BU condition from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in protective plastic.
• 14th new design for the Somalia Elephant series!
• Contains ½ Gram (.016 Troy oz) of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 20 Somali Shillings.
• Obverse features the latest African elephant design.
• Reverse includes the coat of arms for Somalia.
• Brilliant Uncirculated coins.

Somalia Gold Elephant coins are available annually in both bullion and proof versions. With .9999 fineness for both gold and silver, the Somalia Elephant series is ideal for the precious metal investors. Its ever-changing elephant design makes it perfect for any coin collection as well.

These Gold Elephant coins are part of a larger series that includes silver and platinum coins. For 2017, there are six new weights in the silver series and two new weights in the gold series. These 2017 ½ Gram Somalia Gold Elephant Coins have been available in this weight in recent years.

On the obverse of each 2017 Somalia Gold Elephant you’ll find the image of a single adult elephant standing in the middle of the open savannahs of Africa, with a small hut and palm tree visible in the background.

The reverse of all 2017 ½ Gram Somalia Gold Elephant Coins bears the coat of arms for Somalia. The heraldic shield includes a singular star in the center, set against a backdrop of horizontal lines. There are leopards on either side of the crest holding it upright, with spears of war featured below the crest and wrapped in a ribbon.

Each of the 2017 ½ Gram Somalia Gold Elephant Coins in this listing is a BU specimen. Coins in Brilliant Uncirculated condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice minor flaws such as breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks from the coining process.

Bavarian State Mint is one of Germany’s four major minting facilities, responsible for the production of German Euros as well as commemorative coins such as the 2017 Somalia Gold Elephant.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to JM Bullion. Our customer service team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our live web chat, and via our email address.