Somalia Elephant 1oz Gold Coin 2013
Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt
The Bavarian Mint has been producing circulating and investment coins for over 850 years. They also produce the Somalia Elephant series.
The Somalia Elephant gold coin, from the series "African Wildlife" has been minted since 2010 for investment purposes. The series has since enjoyed great popularity because of the annually changing elephant motifs.
The 2013 Somalia Elephant 1oz Gold Coin has a weight of 31.102g, a diameter of 38.7mm and is issued with a fineness of 999/1000 gold.
Design / Appearance
Motif:
The 2013 issue of the Somalia Elephant shows an elephant family, consisting of a bull, a dam, and a young elephant on the shore drinking from a pond. In the background is an acacia tree. The contrasting edge frame highlights the motif. The engravings in the margin are "AFRICAN WILDLIFE ● ELEPHANT ● 1oz Au 999".
Value:
The value page shows the official coat of arms of the Republic of Somalia since 1956. The coat of arms is carried by two leopards standing upright on crossed spears. The coat of arms is set in a shield with a five-pointed crown.
The issuing country "SOMALI REPUBLIC" is titled in the upper half of the marginal area, and in the lower half the denomination "1000 SHILLINGS" is shown. To the left and right of the leopard, the year is shown in the middle. A circle of dots adorns the outer edge of the value side bordering. The coin edge of the Somalia Elephant Gold coins is ribbed.
Product Details:
Country of origin: Republic of Somalia
Mint: Bavarian State Mint
Year of minting: 2013
Fineness: 999/1000
Fine weight: 31.102 g
Diameter: 38.7 mm
Nominal value: 1,000 shillings
Coin edge: ribbed
Scratch resistance: Poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Somalia |
| Issuer | Bayrisches Hauptmünzamt |
| Manufacturer | Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt |
| Series | Somalia Elephant |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 2013 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 1000 Shillings |
| Thickness | 2.01 mm |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 enrolled |