Somalia Elephant 1/10oz Gold Coin 2022
🇸🇴 Somalia Elephant 2022 – 1/10 oz Gold Coin – African Wildlife in Fine Gold Minting
The Somalia Elephant 2022 – 1/10 oz gold coin belongs to the well-known African Wildlife series, which presents African elephants in annually changing designs. This coin program combines nature-inspired motifs with modern minting techniques and a calm, clear visual language. A defining characteristic of the series is the annually changing elephant motif, while the overall structure and basic design of the coin remain consistent over many years. Even in the smaller denomination, this concept remains clearly visible and preserves the distinctive design style of the series.
The obverse features the coat of arms of Somalia. Two leopards support a shield bearing a five-pointed star, beneath which appear crossed spears and palm fronds, elements that belong to the traditional heraldic design. Surrounding inscriptions indicate the issuing country Somalia, the denomination, and the year of issue 2022. The depiction is precisely modeled and clearly structured. The restrained design of the value side creates a balanced overall impression, allowing space for the gold surface and emphasizing the classic appearance of the coin.
The reverse shows the African elephant as the central motif of the coin. In the 2022 design, an adult elephant appears together with a young calf in an open savanna landscape. Birds can be seen in the sky above the animals, while typical trees of the African landscape appear in the background. The powerful body of the elephant, the characteristic trunk, and the finely modeled skin texture give the motif sculptural depth and a calm, natural presence.
Along the rim of the design side appear the inscriptions AFRICAN WILDLIFE and ELEPHANT, as well as the weight and fineness of the precious metal. The coin consists of 1/10 oz of fine gold with a purity of 999.9 and carries a face value of 100 Somali Shillings. Despite its small size, the coin displays precise detail work and a clearly recognizable motif structure.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Somalia |
| Manufacturer | Bayrisches Hauptmünzamt oder Geiger Edelmetalle |
| Series | Somalia Elephant |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2022 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 100 Shilling |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single Sealed |