The Transvaal lion has been the national symbol of Burundi since the late 17th century, starting out on the coat of arms of the royal Ganwa house that ruled over the region’s combined Hutu and Tutsi populations. That symbolism survived the era of European colonialism in the 19th and 20th centuries to be bequeathed to the independent Republic of Burundi, and it remains important to the country down to the present day. The wild lion populations of Burundi have seen their natural habitats shrink over the years, but today they have a home in the country’s northeast in the conservationist sanctuary of Ruvubu National Park. The magnificence of the lion is celebrated in pure gold by the 2023 Burundi Lion 1/2 Gram Gold Coin, now available from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
The 2023 Burundi Lion Gold Coin offers detailed medallic artwork and an immaculate finish, and ships in a secure plastic container. These affordable, entry-level gold pieces are ideal for the beginning collector and are drawn from a limited mintage. Provident Metals fully insures every shipment against even the remote chance of loss or damage in transit.
Obverse & Reverse
The Coat of Arms of Burundi dominates the coin’s obverse field: a shield charged with a lion’s head, accompanied by a trio of traditional spears and surrounded by the national motto. The reverse field features a maned lion and a cub in a savannah wilderness setting, accompanied by the inscriptions “LION” and “2023.”
History
A coin trading company with decades of experience, MDM (more fully known as Mnzhandelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) is one of the world’s largest coin trading companies, a family-owned company that dates back to a single originating store in the German city of Braunschweig in 1896. Known for partnering with a wide range of business-to-business collaborators, international organizations and mints, the company assembles impressive collections of bullion coins designed to combine artistic excellence, cutting-edge minting technology, investment value, and emotionally relevant subjects in a single package. The Small Gold Coins of the World collection caters to anyone looking to get a start on investing in precious metals without breaking the bank.
Ordering
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Year | 2023 |
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Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .9999 |
Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Country | Burundi |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Packaging | Plastic Capsule |
Metal Content | .016 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Diameter | 11 mm |
Denomination | 100 Francs |
Mintage | 5,000 |
Provident ID | 3980014 |