2018 Somalia 1-oz Silver Elephant High Relief Gem Proof

A Stunning Design and an Exclusive Issue

Whether walking trunk to tail in the circus, taking kids on rides at the zoo, or wandering around their natural habitat in the savanna, the African Elephant awes and inspires people of all ages. The massive animal that poses much less of a threat to humans than many of its much smaller counterparts is a constant reminder that things aren’t always as they seem. The relatively peaceful creature has earned several places in popular culture through characters such as Dumbo, Babar, and Horton of Dr. Seuss fame. For the past decade and a half, the Somali Silver Elephant has likewise earned a place among the favorites of many collectors worldwide. That popularity makes this High Relief 2018 Somalia one ounce Silver Elephant Proof even more attractive than it would be with its stunning design alone.

• THE LATEST IN THE SOMALI ELEPHANT SERIES – The Somalia Silver African Elephant series began in 2004. Since then, the design has changed every year, making each issue a chance to see the world’s largest land mammal in a new light.

• PHENOMENAL HIGH-RELIEF PROOF IN STUNNING SILVER – Each coin was struck from one ounce of 99.99% fine silver and has a mirrored finish. Its high relief design brings the massive creature to life. The minting process is similar to those used at the Perth Mint and in the United States in that the design is concave while its devices at the center are pushed up.

• SOMALIA LEGAL TENDER -- Each 2018 High Relief Silver Elephant Proof is 100 shillings legal tender in Somalia. Somalia is part of the Horn of Africa and is one of the continent’s leaders in telecommunications.  

• A LIMITED MINTAGE – This coin is part of a mintage of just 1,000 pieces, far below the mintage of its bullion counterpart.

For collectors who love wildlife-themed coins, the Somali Elephant series is among the most anticipated every year. Through the course of the series, collectors get unique looks at one of the world’s most alluring creatures. Each year, a limited number of High Relief Proofs are struck with the same design that is used on the bullion version, offering collectors a more life-like look at these remarkable images. Don’t miss your chance to be among the handful of collectors who gets to own this exquisite piece; order your 2018 Somalia one ounce Silver High Relief Elephant Proof at GovMint.com today!