1 oz Somali Elephant Gold Coin 2025 - Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt, .9999 fine gold
The 1 oz Somali Elephant Gold Coin 2025 (African Wildlife) is an exceptional investment coin issued by the Republic of Somalia, struck from pure .9999/1000 gold by the German Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt in Munich. Contains one troy ounce of gold (31.1035 g), face value 1000 Somali Shillings, legal tender of the Republic of Somalia. Features annually changing reverse design with African elephant.
At GoldInvest24 in protective capsule.
Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt - 850 years of Bavarian minting tradition
Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt (BHM) - one of Europe's oldest mints, documented since 1158. Today's Munich mint owned by Free State of Bavaria. LBMA Good Delivery accredited. Strikes German euros and bullion/numismatic coins for various countries, including Republic of Somalia.
BHM partnership with Bank of Somalia began 2004. "German mint + African issuer" model.
Key features
- Issuer: Bank of the Republic of Somalia
- Manufacturer: Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt - LBMA Good Delivery
- Country of issue: Republic of Somalia
- Metal: Investment gold (Au)
- Fineness: .9999/1000 (24K)
- Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g)
- Diameter: 32.80 mm
- Thickness: 2.40 mm
- Face value: 1000 Somali Shillings (SOS)
- Obverse: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Somalia
- Reverse: African elephant - annually changing motif
- Mintage: ~30,000 pieces 1 oz (limited)
- Series: African Wildlife - Somali Elephant
- VAT: 0% (investment gold)
- Packaging: Protective capsule at GoldInvest24
Market analysis - Somali Elephant in portfolio
Somali Elephant is a "semi-numismatic" bullion coin. Mintage ~30K 1 oz pieces - significantly less than "Big Four" (50K-1M). Retail premium 4-7% over spot. Early vintages (2004-2010) command 30-100% over spot today.
Annually changing composition - elephant in savanna, with calf, herd, at watering hole.
Obverse - Coat of Arms of the Republic of Somalia
Obverse depicts the official Coat of Arms of the Republic of Somalia (1956). Shield with star, supported by two leopards, five-pointed star crown. Inscriptions: REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA · 1000 SHILLINGS · 1 OZ AU 999.9 · 2025.
Reverse - African elephant (2025 composition)
Reverse displays unique 2025 vintage motif with African elephant (Loxodonta africana). World's largest land mammal, endangered species. Inscriptions: SOMALI ELEPHANT · AFRICAN WILDLIFE · 1 oz 9999 GOLD · 2025.
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Issuer |
Bank of Somalia |
| Manufacturer |
Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt, Munich |
| Accreditation |
LBMA Good Delivery |
| Series |
African Wildlife - Somali Elephant |
| Metal |
Gold |
| Fineness |
.9999/1000 |
| Weight |
1 oz (31.1035 g) |
| Diameter |
32.80 mm |
| Face value |
1000 SOS |
| Mintage |
~30,000 pieces |
| Year of issue |
2025 |
| Packaging |
Protective capsule |
| VAT |
0% |
| Catalog number |
13114 |
FAQ
Is Somali Elephant a real Somali coin?
Yes. Minted in Germany (BHM), but officially issued as legal tender by Republic of Somalia.
Subject to VAT?
No. Investment gold .9999 is VAT-exempt.
Why higher premium than Krugerrand?
Low mintage 30K/year + annually changing design = collector element.
Does design change yearly?
Yes. Each vintage different elephant composition.
