Introduced in 1999 as the Zambia Elephant, the African Wildlife Elephant Series has been available annually from the Bavarian State Mint. In 2004, the series switched to become the Somalia Elephant and a longstanding hallmark of this collection is its use of new reverse designs showcasing the mighty African bush elephant. Explore all the exciting options in this series in 2024.
The longest-running coins in the Somalia Elephant Series are the Gold and Silver Elephants. Since 2016, the Bavarian State Mint has continually expanded the available weights in its BU Somalia Elephant Series to include the following, as of this 2024 release:
One of the new traditions for this series is the release of unique sets each year. While proof sets, such as the 2024 Proof Somalia Gold Elephant African Wildlife Prestige Coin Set, are the most common issues in the collection, there are other options available each year that offer an exciting collectible option. These include:
The Somalia Elephant Series is nothing if not diverse. It is common for 1 oz silver BU coin to be used as the foundation for colorized and gilded issues each year. Another exciting choice is the diminutive 1/10 oz Silver Elephant sealed inside Baby Boy and Baby Girl Cards, making the perfect gift for those with newborns in 2024.
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