Silver Somalia Elephant Black & White Set 2026 (Mintage: 500)
- Two Faces: Silver meets black
- Bavarian Minting: for centuries
- Certificate of Authenticity: in elegant case
- Two FacesOne coin classic silver, one with black finish
- Bavarian MintingStruck by the traditional Bavarian Main Mint
- Certificate of AuthenticityThe certificate sits in the lid of the elegant black box
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Somalia Elephant, Black and White
A new elephant every year,in black and in white.
2 × 1 ounce Silver, 2026 issue. On both coins, the image shows an elephant at a waterhole, a second one in the background, and in front a zebra drinking, once light and once dark.
2 × 1 ounce Silver, 2026 issue. On both coins, the image shows an elephant at a waterhole, a second one in the background, and in front a zebra drinking, once light and once dark.
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
Black and White
Two coins with the same design, finished with black ruthenium and white print: a dark coin with white elephants and a light one with black ones, 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.
ElephantThe elephant
Second coinThe second coin of the set
Details from the image
Black and white
In black and in white
This set shows the design twice, on a dark and on a light coin, as the image shows. In colour, the elephant comes in the Day and Night set, as a single coin by day and as the Giant Moon.
Day and Night 2026
Giant Moon, 1 kg
The sizes
From half a gram to a kilogram
Both rows to scale by diameter.
Silver, 1 ounce and 1 kilogram
1 ounce38.6 mm
1 kg100 mm
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
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Somalia
- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 2 × 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Mintage
- 500 pieces
- Quality
- Uncirculated
One year, one elephant.
This is the one from 2026, in black and in white.
Silver Somalia Elephant Black & White Set 2026 – An Absolute Rarity for Discerning Collectors
- Strictly limited: Capped worldwide at just 500 pieces – a true collector's item
- Appreciation potential: Enormously high growth prospects thanks to the strict limitation and constantly rising demand
- Rarity: Extremely rare collector's coin in exclusive Black & White design
- Investment goal: Wealth preservation and inflation hedge through physical precious metal with a collector's premium
- Design: Two elephants in fascinating black-and-white coloring – a unique contrast on pure silver
- Material & fineness: Purest silver with 999.9/1,000 fineness, totaling 62.21 g fine weight for the set
- Manufacturer: Struck by the renowned Bavarian Main Mint
- Country of origin: Republic of Somalia
- Delivery: In a high-quality case with certificate of authenticity
The Silver Somalia Elephant Black & White Set 2026 is without doubt one of the most coveted issues within the legendary Somalia Elephant series. What makes this set so special? It combines two artfully colored silver coins in a single, breathtaking ensemble – with a mintage of just 500 pieces worldwide. Collectors seeking something extraordinary will find it here.
Two Coins, One Masterpiece: The Black & White Concept
The obverse of both coins features the iconic elephant design that has made the Somalia Elephant series world-famous for years. But here comes the decisive twist: the elephants shine in a dramatic black-and-white coloring. Light and dark, light and shadow – this contrast gives the majestic animals an entirely new visual depth. It's as if you were experiencing the African savanna in two different moods. The reverse bears the official state emblem of the Republic of Somalia and the face value of 200 Shillings.
Each individual coin measures 38.60 mm in diameter and is made of purest silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000. Together, the two pieces have a combined fine weight of 62.21 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated, flawless, and packaged in an elegant case – this is how the set reaches its new owner.
Why This Collector's Coin Is So Highly Sought After
The Somalia Elephant series enjoys an outstanding reputation among numismatists worldwide. A new design appears each year, and that is exactly what makes the series so exciting: no year of issue resembles another. However, the Black & White Set stands out significantly even within this already popular series. The black-and-white coloring is not only aesthetically appealing – it transforms an already coveted coin into a true rarity.
With a very low mintage of just 500 pieces worldwide, this set ranks among the rarest issues in the entire history of the Somalia Elephant. For collectors, this means: whoever acts secures a piece of numismatic exclusivity.
Top Quality from the Bavarian Main Mint
Behind this extraordinary set stands one of Germany's most tradition-rich mints: the Bavarian Main Mint. For centuries, this name has stood for precision, craftsmanship perfection, and uncompromising quality. The fact that this very mint is responsible for production underscores the high standards the Black & White Set sets for itself.
Of course, each set is delivered with a certificate of authenticity. This gives you the assurance of holding an authentic and verified collector's item in your hands.
Silver as a Timeless Asset – and a Passion
Silver looks back on thousands of years of history as a coinage metal. It has been valued by cultures around the globe as a symbol of prosperity and served as a reliable means of payment for centuries. Even today, the white precious metal has lost none of its fascination – quite the opposite. Industrial demand, for instance in electronics, solar technology, and medicine, continues to grow steadily. At the same time, supply is limited, which makes silver an extremely interesting long-term store of value.
Good to know: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year. Another advantage for anyone who views physical precious metal as part of their long-term strategy – whether as crisis protection or as cross-generational retirement provision.
Who Is This Set Suited For?
- Collectors of the Somalia Elephant series, who want to add an extraordinary highlight to their collection
- Numismatists, who appreciate colored special editions with an extremely low mintage
- Precious metal enthusiasts, who want to combine the intrinsic value of silver with the exclusivity of a limited minting
- Gift-givers, who are looking for a truly unique and value-stable present
Keeping an Eye on the Appreciation Potential
Past issues of the Somalia Elephant series have impressively shown how strongly demand for strictly limited special editions can rise.
The Silver Somalia Elephant Black & White Set 2026 is more than just a coin issue. It is a statement. A commitment to the beauty of silver, to the art of minting, and to the joy of collecting. Secure this unique set before the last pieces are gone.
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