Somalia Elephant 1oz Gold Coin 2019
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 1oz Gold Coin 2019 is part of the African Wildlife series from the Bavarian State Mint which began in 1998. The annually changing Somalia Elephant motif was introduced in 2004. Initially the series was only issued in silver but since 2010 it has also been available in gold.
The metric weight of the Somalia Elephant 1oz Gold Coin 2019 is 31.103 grams, with a fineness of 999.9/1000 and a diameter of 38.7 mm. The face value is 1,000 shillings.
The motif side of the Somalia Elephant 1oz Gold Coin 2019 shows a fully grown elephant with its trunk raised in the African steppe. The African savannah is displayed in the background with a river, acacias and grasses. In the distance is the sun and a bird in flight. The edge of the coin is inscribed “AFRICAN WILDLIFE ᛫ ELEPHANT᛫ 1 oz Au 999.9”.
The value side of the coin shows the national coat of arms of Somalia. Two leopards stand upright holding a shield with a five-pointed crown and a central star. Between the leopards you can see two crossed spears and some palm fronds. In addition to the coat of arms, the value side shows the year of issue “2019”, the country of origin “SOMALI REPUBLIC'' and the face value “1,000 SHILLINGS”. A decorative circle of dots surrounds the edge bar.
The Somalia Elephant 1oz Gold Coin 2019 is a beautiful edition to the series and annually changing wildlife images are a popular choice for collectors
| 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 | 2019 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 1000 Shillings |
| Thickness | 2.01 mm |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 enrolled |