Somalia is represented within the precious metals industry by the African Wildlife Series. Issued by the Bavarian State Mint of Germany, the African Wildlife Series has predominantly offered the Somalia Elephant as its staple bullion series each year. Recent years have seen expansion into other designs, but the Somalia Elephant remains the best-seller. Right now, you can buy 2022 Colorized Somalia Elephant 1 oz Silver Coins online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a protective acrylic capsule!
• 19^th release of Somalia Elephant 1 oz Silver Coins!
• Colorized central design on the reverse!
• Consists of One Troy ounce of .9999 fine silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 100 Somali shillings.
• Coat of arms of Somalia on the obverse.
• African bush elephant walks along the savanna with its calf in the reverse design.

With your purchase of the 2022 Colorized Somalia Elephant 1 oz Silver Coin in this Provident Metals listing, you will receive a coin that is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins in the colorized release of African Wildlife Series coins come with individual acrylic capsules for delivery. Each coin is a BU release that has been enhanced by a third-party vendor with colorized visuals on the reverse field only.

Obverse

For the obverse design of 2022 Colorized Somalia Elephant 1 oz Silver Coins, you will find a depiction of the coat of arms of Somalia. This seal includes a crowned shield with a background of horizontal lines highlighted by a single star at the center. The shield is supported from either side by leopards and comes with crossed fern leaves and spears beneath. The design also includes inscriptions of SOMALI REPUBLIC, 20 22, and 100 SHILLINGS.

Reverse

In the reverse design element of 2022 Colorized Somalia Elephant Silver Coins, the Bavarian State Mint features a new design for the 2022 date mark. This years imagery shows an adult bush elephant escorting its young calf along the savanna. The two walk along in left-profile relief as birds fly overhead. The inscriptions include AFRICAN WILDLIFE, ELEPHANT, and 1 OZ AG 999.9.

History

African Wildlife Series coins in the African Elephant Series were first issued for Zambia in 1999 and later transitioned to Somalia in 2004. The now-popular colorized version has a thin layer of colorized lacquer only on the central reverse design. This years coin features pale blue and yellow in the background field for the horizon, clouds, and the sun. The elephants are a dark gray with brown grass underneath their feet and green trees dotting the horizon.

Ordering

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