The Somalia Elephant Series from the Bavarian State Mint represents one of the most popular silver bullion collections in the world. Introduced in 1999, the coins have been issued in their current format since 2004. Right now, you can get 2018 Somalia Elephant 5 oz Silver Coins online from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
With your purchase of the 2018 Somalia Elephant 5 oz Silver Coin online at Provident Metals, you will receive a silver coin housed in a protective acrylic capsule. These coins arrived after the 2016 expansion of the series and joined the program alongside fractional-ounce silver coins, 2 oz silver coins, and 10 oz silver coins.
Obverse
In the obverse design of the 2018 Somalia Elephant Silver Coin, you will find a depiction of the coat of arms of Somalia. This design of the national emblem includes a crowned shield with a single star set against a backdrop of horizontal lines. Inscriptions on this side include SOMALI REPUBLIC, 2018, and 500 SHILLINGS.
Reverse
For the reverse field of 2018 Elephant 5 oz Silver Coins, the mint offers a depiction of the African bush elephant. This design is exclusive to the 2018 coins in the series and comes with large tusks on the face and a trunk that extends to the border field of the coin. Inscriptions on this side read AFRICAN WILDLIFE, ELEPHANT, and 5 OZ AG 999.9.
History
African Wildlife Elephant Coins were originally issued as Zambia Elephant Silver Coins. After 2003, the series became the Somalia Elephant Silver Series. In 2016, the fineness of the coins was enhanced from .999 to .9999 and numerous additional weights were introduced.
Ordering
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| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Mint Mark | Not Shown |
| Metals Purity | .999 |
| Producer | Bavarian State Mint |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Denomination | 500 Schillings |
| Country | Somalia |
| Edge Style | Reeded |
| Product Series | Somalia Elephant |
| Certificate of Authenticity | No |
| Packaging | Plastic Capsule |
| Packaging Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.8 x 0.4 |
| Metal Content | 5 Troy Ounces |
| Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
| Provident ID | 3981656 |
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