5 Cedis - Elizabeth II Diamond Brown Bear

Ghana's wildlife-themed bullion and collector series has leaned heavily on international mint partnerships since the late 2010s, with most pieces in this vein produced by the Bavarian State Mint in Munich under licensing arrangements — a detail that puts the actual manufacturing firmly outside Accra regardless of the issuing authority printed on the coin.

The diamond gemstone inserts are sourced and set prior to striking, a process that requires individual hand-placement and accounts for much of the premium over spot on these issues.