Somalia Elephant 1/2 oz Gold Coin 2022
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 is part of the African Wildlife Series, introduced in 2008 it features a fresh design each year.
The 2022 Somalia Elephant ½ oz gold coin motif depicts an elephant cow and her calf traversing the African savannah under the afternoon sun. In the background you can see birds, umbrella acacia trees and mountains, and in the foreground the grass is beautifully detailed. The coin is inscribed with the name, weight and purity of the gold and has a fluted edge which adds to its aesthetic appeal.
On the value side, the coin displays the Somali coat of arms, with the year of issue split, either side of the image, 20 and 22. The country ‘SOMALI REPUBLIC’ is inscribed in the legend at the top with ’500 SHILLINGS’ along the bottom. The coin is legal tender in Somalia.
The Somalia Elephant ½ oz Gold Coin 2022 contains half a troy ounce of gold with a purity 999.9/1000 and has a metric weight of 15.55 grams. It measures 33.00 mm in diameter. It is also available in 1oz, ¼ oz and 1/10 oz in gold and 1oz in fine silver.
Highly sought after by collectors and investors alike, the Somalia Elephant Gold Coin offers both visual appeal and offers a promising investment opportunity.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Somalia |
| Manufacturer | Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt |
| Series | Somalia Elephant |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz, 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2022 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Diameter | 33.00 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |