The 1 oz Somali Elephant 2025 - Republic of Somalia gold coin (1000 SOS), struck by Germany's Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt in Munich. Pure .9999 gold, 31.1035 g, mintage ~30K pieces. Annual changing African elephant motif. 0% VAT, protective capsule at GoldInvest24.
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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 bullion 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.
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
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.