African Wildlife Elephant

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Somalia elephant
Metal:	99.99% Au 99.99% Ag 99.95% Pt
Edge:	corrugated
Embossing years:	2004 until today (Ag) 2010 until today (Au) 2016 until today (PT)
front
Motive:	African bull elephant
back
Motive:	Somali coat of arms

African Wildlife - Somalia Elephant is an investment coin that has been minted since 2004. With the approval of the Republic of Somalia , it was commissioned by Emporium Hamburg . The coins have had a fineness of 999.9 / 1,000 since 2016 and the currency is Somali shillings . The Somalia Elephant is a legal tender in the Republic of Somalia.

The name of the coin is derived from the African elephant , which is depicted on the front of the coin. The motif changes every year, which is why the Somalia Elephant has become a popular investment and collector's coin. On the back you can see the national coat of arms of the Somali Republic, the year of issue and the face value of the coin.

Within a few years, the bullion coin has gained worldwide recognition. Older years have low numbers of items, which is why these are very popular among collectors. Many investors associate this coin with the intrinsic value of the metal and an aesthetic motif that changes every year. The market prices of the older vintages are now up to eleven times higher than the sales prices in the year of issue.

Silver elephant

The silver elephant is issued in different denominations with fine weights from 1/10 to 10 ounces and 1 kg. The preservation of all issues is uncirculated. In addition to the bullion program, various special editions are produced every year, including silver ounces with color or gold refinement, hologram editions or special Privy Mark editions with special mint marks .

Fine weight	Weight	Face value	diameter	thickness
1/10 oz	3.110 g	10 shillings	20 mm
1/4 oz	7.776 g	25 shillings	26 mm	1.97 mm
1/2 oz	15.552 g	50 shillings	33 mm	2.42 mm
1 oz	31.103 g	100 shillings	38.6 mm	3.20 mm
2 oz	62.207 g	200 shillings	51 mm	3.80 mm
5 oz	155.517 g	500 shillings	65 mm	5.00 mm
10 oz	311.035 g	1,000 shillings	85 mm	8.00 mm
1 kg	1000.00 g	2,000 shillings	100 mm	21.0 mm

Gold elephant

The Gold-Elephant is issued in various denominations with a fine weight of 0.5 grams and 1/50 ounce up to 1 kg. The sale of these coins is exempt from VAT in all EU countries and Switzerland , as is the case with all other Gold Bullion coins. The value of the coins depends on the current gold price , which is well above the face value.

Fine weight	Weight	Face value	diameter	thickness	conservation
1/2 g	0.5 g	20 shillings	11 mm	0.39 mm	Brilliant uncirculated
1/50 oz	0.622 g	20 shillings	11 mm	0.46 mm	Brilliant uncirculated
1/25 oz	1.244 g	50 shillings	14 mm	0.54 mm	Brilliant uncirculated
1/10 oz	3.110 g	100 shillings	20 mm	0.76 mm	Brilliant uncirculated
1/4 oz	7.776 g	200 shillings	26 mm	1.10 mm	Brilliant uncirculated
1/2 oz	15.552 g	500 shillings	33 mm	1.50 mm	Brilliant uncirculated
1 oz	31.103 g	1,000 shillings	38.6 mm	2.01 mm	Brilliant uncirculated
5 oz	155.517 g	1,500 shillings	65 mm	3.10 mm	Polished plate
1 kg	1000.00 g	5,000 shillings	100 mm		Polished plate

Platinum Elephant

The Somalia Elephant has also been available in a platinum version since 2016. The denominations are 1/10 and 1 ounce, the fineness is 999.5 / 1000.

In Germany, platinum coins are subject to sales tax at the full rate.

Fine weight	Weight	Face value	diameter	thickness	conservation
1/10 oz	3.110 g	100 shillings	20 mm		Polished plate
1 oz	31.103 g	1,000 shillings	38.6 mm		Brilliant uncirculated

15 years anniversary edition

Two special editions were minted for the 15th anniversary. The special: The first motif (2004) with the current motif (2018) was minted on a silver, gold and platinum ounce. The silver coin is limited to only 15,000 copies, the gold coin to 150 and the platinum coin to only 1,500 copies.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ JM Bullion and Emporium Hamburg to Launch 2017 Somali Silver Elephant Coin , Coinweek, September 19, 2016
2. ↑ Kettner precious metals (gold & silver): GOLD & SILVER Insider tip: Somalia elephant coins with increases in value (Somalia elephant). Retrieved December 13, 2018 . 
3. ↑ Somalia Elephant: Coin magazines publish new motif for 2018 | www.münzen-online.com | Coins | Battenberg Gietl Verlag | Regenstauf. Retrieved December 13, 2018 . 
4. ↑ Rare special issue for the Worlds Fair of Money: Somalia Elephant motif presented for 2018 - bullionblog.de. Accessed December 13, 2018 (German).