1 oz Gold Somalia Elephant WMF Berlin Privy Mark 2026 (Mintage: 100)
- Berlin Design: the Great Tropical Greenhouse
- Mint: Bavarian State Mint
- Highest Purity: 999.9 fine gold
- Berlin DesignThe Botanical Garden's Great Tropical Greenhouse adorns the mint mark
- MintBrilliant Uncirculated from the renowned Bavarian State Mint
- Highest PurityCrafted from purest gold with 999.9/1,000 fineness
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Somalia Elephant, 1 ounce Gold
A new elephant every year,in gold with a privy mark.
1 ounce Gold, 2026 issue. The image shows an elephant at a waterhole, a second one in the background, and in front a zebra drinking.
Somalia Elephant, 1 ounce Gold, design side, image
1 ounce Gold, 2026 issue. The image shows an elephant at a waterhole, a second one in the background, and in front a zebra drinking.
The elephant
The eldest knows the way.
Elephants live in families. A herd usually consists of related females and their young, led by the matriarch, as a rule the oldest and most experienced. She knows where to find food and water. When danger looms, the herd forms a ring, the young in the middle.
In a study published in 2001, researchers used playback experiments to show that the oldest female’s better ability to discriminate can influence the social knowledge of the whole group. Elephants can communicate through deep calls that lie partly below the range of human hearing and carry a long way.
The trunk is nose and upper lip at once. It lifts a log, and just as well a single piece of straw.
- months of gestation
- around22
- years usually between two calves
- 3 to 6
- bones in the trunk
- 0
The years
From 2017 to 2026
The elephant has appeared since 1999, since 2004 with Somalia as the issuing country, since 2010 in gold as well. The design changes every year. Here are the years we stock.
2026At the waterhole, a zebra in front
2025Alone, with long tusks
2024Two elephants on the move
2023The trunk reaching for a branch
2021From the front, ears spread wide
2020Two elephants, facing each other
2018The head with its trunk curled
2017Trunk raised, before a hut and palm
The finish
In gold, with a privy mark
For coin fairs, the elephant appears with a privy mark, a small sign in the coin’s design, in gold as well: for the World Money Fair in Berlin and for the World’s Fair of Money of the American Numismatic Association.
This coin bears the sign of the World Money Fair, as the image shows.
The coin
Design side and value side
The design side bears AFRICAN WILDLIFE at the top and ELEPHANT at the bottom, together with weight and fineness.
The value side shows the coat of arms of Somalia with two leopards holding a shield with a star, together with SOMALI REPUBLIC, the year and the face value.
On this coin, it is 1,000 Shillings.
ElephantThe elephant
Face valueFace value on the value side
Privy markThe privy mark
Details from the image
The elephant also comes in colour in the Day and Night set, in black and white in the Black and White set and as the Giant Moon.
The sizes
From half a gram to a kilogram
Both rows to scale by diameter.
Gold, from 0.5 gram to 5 ounces
0.5 g
1/25 ounce
1/10 ounce
1/4 ounce
1/2 ounce
1 ounce
5 ounces2023 design
Silver, 1 ounce and 1 kilogram
1 ounce38.6 mm
1 kg100 mm
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Somalia
- Face value
- 1,000 Shillings
- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- Uncirculated
One year, one elephant.
This is the one from 2026.
1 oz Gold Somalia Elephant WMF Berlin Privy Mark 2026 – An Extraordinary Rarity
- Strictly limited: Only 100 pieces worldwide – an absolute rarity
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to extreme limited mintage and high demand
- Rarity: Extremely rare collector's coin with exclusive WMF Berlin Privy Mark
- Investment objective: Highly sought-after collector's piece with exceptional potential for value appreciation
- Design: Two majestic African elephants with a zebra at a watering hole – the Great Tropical House of the Berlin Botanical Garden as a unique Privy Mark
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 (99.99% purity)
- Manufacturer: Minted by the renowned Bavarian State Mint
- Country of origin: Republic of Somalia
What makes a coin a legend? It is the perfect combination of rarity, craftsmanship, and a design that tells stories. The 1 oz Gold Somalia Elephant WMF Berlin Privy Mark 2026 unites all these qualities in a single, breathtaking piece. With a mintage of only 100 pieces, this collector's coin ranks among the most coveted strikes of the year.
The Design: African Wilderness Meets Berlin Landmark
The obverse of this magnificent gold coin transports you directly into the unspoiled African savanna. Two fully grown elephants – these gentle giants of the wild – stride majestically through the landscape. In the foreground, a zebra completes the scene and lends the design additional depth. The edge inscriptions "AFRICAN WILDLIFE" and "ELEPHANT" frame the artistic image.
Yet the true highlight is concealed in the upper area of the coin: the exclusive Privy Mark depicts the famous Great Tropical House of the Berlin Botanical Garden – an architectural masterpiece now immortalised forever in the purest gold. Below it, the designation "WMF 2026" proudly marks this special edition issued on the occasion of the World Money Fair 2026 in Berlin.
The Reverse: Somali State Symbolism in Gold
The value side presents the impressive Somali coat of arms. Two proud leopards flank a shield bearing an inner star. Crossed traditional spears and palm leaves underscore the cultural significance. The inscription "SOMALI REPUBLIC 2026" and the face value of 1,000 Shillings complete the harmonious overall composition.
"Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants – but debt is the money of slaves."
Technical Perfection in Every Detail
This rarity impresses not only through its extreme limited mintage, but also through flawless technical specifications:
- Fine weight of exactly 31.10 grams of pure gold
- Diameter of 39.00 mm for an imposing presence
- Fineness of 999.9/1,000 – the highest purity
- Brilliant Uncirculated condition directly from the Bavarian State Mint
- Safe storage in a high-quality coin capsule
Why This Coin Enriches Your Portfolio
Gold has preserved its value for over 6,000 years. It is the oldest currency in human history and has survived every crisis, every war, and every bout of inflation. While paper money came and went, gold remained constant. This strictly limited special edition combines the timeless value of the precious metal with the fascination of collecting.
The very low mintage makes this coin a coveted object for discerning collectors worldwide. Experience shows that demand for such rarities rises continuously, while supply remains naturally limited. As an inflation hedge and crisis protection, gold also offers proven security.
The African Wildlife Series – A Success Story
The Somalia Elephant series is among the most popular collector's coins worldwide. Year after year it captivates with changing designs and the highest minting quality. The WMF special editions with their unique Privy Marks are particularly sought after – and this 2026 edition sets a very special accent with the Berlin Tropical House.
Secure one of the only 100 pieces of this extraordinary gold coin now. Because true treasures do not wait – they are found by those who recognise their opportunity.
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