Somalia Elephant 1oz Silver Coin 2016 | margin scheme
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🇸🇴 Somalia Elephant 2016 – 1 oz Silver Coin – African Wildlife in Calm Minting
The Somalia Elephant 2016 – 1 oz silver coin is part of an internationally recognized coin series that has been dedicated to the depiction of African elephants for many years. Each year the series presents a new interpretation of the animal, combining nature-inspired motifs with clear, modern minting craftsmanship. The 2016 issue continues this tradition and presents the elephant in a calm, balanced composition, characterized by precise line work and a restrained design.
The obverse features the coat of arms of Somalia, consisting of a shield with a star flanked by two leopards. The depiction is clearly contoured and carefully executed. Around the design appear the inscriptions for the issuing country, the denomination, and the year of issue 2016. The lettering is evenly arranged and integrates harmoniously into the silver surface. The calm design of the obverse allows the metal to display its bright and even appearance.
The reverse presents the elephant as the central motif of the coin. The animal is shown in a natural posture, conveying strength and composure through its calm presence. The powerful body, the characteristic trunk, and the distinct contours are finely detailed. The skin texture is subtly modeled, giving the motif sculptural depth without overwhelming the composition. The background remains deliberately restrained, allowing the elephant to stand clearly at the center of the design.
The lines of the relief are precisely executed, with each contour clearly defined. Light and shadow glide gently across the surface, creating a calm spatial effect. Integrated into the reverse are the inscriptions 1 oz weight and 999 silver, discreetly and clearly embedded within the coin design. These details blend harmoniously into the overall composition and do not disturb the calm visual impression of the motif.
The 1 oz denomination provides sufficient space to make the fine details of the design clearly visible. The silver appears in a bright, even luster that highlights the precision of the minting process. The surface looks balanced and calm, while the relief heights are clearly defined. The cleanly finished rim forms a harmonious finish to the coin.
In its visual language, the Somalia Elephant series combines nature imagery with modern minting technology. The elephant symbolizes strength, endurance, and composure. The 2016 issue preserves this symbolism and presents the animal in a calm, clear composition that continues the character of the series.
The Somalia Elephant 2016 – 1 oz silver coin unites a nature motif, precise minting craftsmanship, and the quiet presence of silver. It depicts the elephant as a powerful yet calm symbol of African wildlife, minted in silver and designed with clarity, structure, and restrained elegance.
| Metal | Silver |
| Form | Silver 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 | 2016 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 100 Shilling |
| Thickness | 3.10 mm |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per tube |
| Large Packaging 2 | 500 per Box |