1 oz Silver African Wildlife Leopard 2022 (Mintage: 5,000 | colorized)
- Lifelike design: Leopard on a rock
- Mint: Bavarian Main Mint
- Pure fine silver: 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Lifelike designMatte-struck leopard on a mirror-finish background
- MintMade by the renowned mint in Germany
- Pure fine silverFinest silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition for your collection
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African Wildlife · Somalia 2022
Rosette and spot, two coats for two worlds.
African Wildlife Leopard 2022, 1 ounce silver, picture side
The leopard’s coat suits its life in trees, in the forest and at night. The 2022 coin shows the leopard on rocks, looking back.
The leopard
From the desert to the rainforest
Desert
Mountain forest
Rainforest
No other big cat is as widespread: leopards live in some 62 countries across Africa and Eurasia, in deserts, savannas, mountains and rainforests.
They prefer rocky ground with dense bush and riverine forest. The leopard climbs well, spends much of its time in trees and is mostly active at night, as a loner.
Its coat carries dark, irregular spots, the rosettes; the base colour ranges from pale yellow in warm, dry regions to reddish orange in dense forests. Instead of purring, it calls with a rough, rasping sound.
The cheetah
The only one of its genus
Its genus, Acinonyx, has no other living member today. The cheetah needs wide, open land and is mostly active by day, unlike many other cats.
Its coat carries solid, round or oval black spots from 1.9 to 3.8 centimetres; only the throat and belly stay white. The tail ends in four to six black rings.
Cheetahs do not roar; their most common call is a chirp. Females live alone, while males often join up in groups.
Why two patterns
The coat often suits where the cat lives
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
A study of 35 cat species shows that whether a coat is patterned is linked to the habitat. How intricate and irregular the pattern is also relates to life in trees and to activity at night.
Over the course of evolution, such camouflage adapts comparatively quickly to a way of life. In the grey grass where cheetahs often live, their spots can take up the shadows of the blades and let the animals merge with their surroundings.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rare coats
A black panther can be a leopard
Leopards with melanism, that is with almost black fur, are often called black panthers. Black cheetahs, by contrast, are not known.
In the rare king cheetah, the spots merge into blotches and stripes. It is not a species of its own but carries a rare variant of the gene Taqpep, which shapes the variations of the tabby pattern in domestic cats.
Young cheetahs wear a coat of their own as well: a thick, silvery grey mantle along the back, which they shed at about three months of age.
African Wildlife · Somalia
The leopard on both sides
Somalia’s coat of arms of 1956 shows a gold-framed shield held by two leopards standing on spears. So each of these coins shows the leopard on both sides: as the motif of the picture side and twice over as a supporter of the shield on the value side.
Two leopardsTwo leopards hold the arms of Somalia
Leopard and cheetah in more series
Big FiveTwo coins side by side make one whole face.
LiberiaLeopards in gold and silver, exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle.
1/1,000 ounce of goldRosette and spot in the same small format.
At a glance
- Series
- African Wildlife
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Somalia
- Face value
- 100 Shillings
- Year
- 2022
- Finish
- coloured
- Mintage
- 5,000 pieces
- Mint
- Bavarian Central Mint
- Packaging
- coin capsule
Leopard and cheetah
Both are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
1 oz Silver African Wildlife Leopard 2022 - An Extraordinary Work of Art in Silver
- Limited: Low mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth Opportunities: Higher potential for value appreciation due to limited mintage
- Very rare collector's coin / rarity
The 1 oz silver African Wildlife Leopard 2022 is a work of art that captures the natural beauty of the wild cat in full splendor. Brilliant Uncirculated and in a strictly limited mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide, this coin offers enormous potential for value appreciation.
Exquisite Craftsmanship and the Finest Materials
Minted by the renowned Bavarian State Mint in Germany, this coin combines excellent craftsmanship with high-quality material. The 999.9/1,000 fine silver gives the coin its unique shine and durability. With a diameter of 38.60 mm and a fine weight of 31.10 g, it sits perfectly in the hand and is a visual delight for every collector.
A Gem for Collectors and Investors
As part of the African Wildlife Leopard series, known for its richly detailed and lifelike depictions, this coin is a true gem for every collector. The colorized finish adds an extra dimension to the leopard design and highlights the fine details. The limited mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide makes this coin a very rare rarity.
A Secure Investment Product
Inflation hedge and crisis protection are two of the many benefits that make silver a sought-after investment product. As a physical precious metal, silver is a secure and stable investment that is not affected by currency instability or political crises. Furthermore, silver is a sought-after industrial metal with high demand, which further contributes to its value stability.
The Beauty of Silver Coins
Silver coins are valued not only as investment products but also for their aesthetic qualities. The 1 oz Silver African Wildlife Leopard 2022 coin is a perfect example of this. The detailed depiction of the leopard, combined with the excellent minting and the shine of the silver, makes this coin a true work of art.
Conclusion
The 1 oz Silver African Wildlife Leopard 2022 is an excellent choice for collectors and investors alike. With its strict limitation, outstanding craftsmanship, and appealing design, it offers both high potential for value appreciation and an aesthetic enrichment for any collection. Don't hesitate to add this extraordinary piece of silver to your collection!
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