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1000 Shillings Elephant, Gold
| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Reverse lettering | • AFRICAN WILDLIFE • ELEPHANT • 1 oz Au 999 |
| Edge | Reeded |
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Somalia's gold elephant series occupies an unusual position in the modern bullion market — the country functions as little more than a nominal issuer, with the coins designed, produced, and distributed entirely through the Bavarian State Mint in Munich under commercial arrangement. The "Somalia" branding is effectively a licensing vehicle, allowing the series to sidestep established franchises like the Krugerrand or Maple Leaf while offering an annually changing reverse design that drives collector demand alongside raw bullion interest.
The 2015 issue was struck during a period when the series was gaining significant traction in European stacking communities, particularly in Germany and Austria.