1 oz Silver African Wildlife Leopard 2024 (Mintage: 5,000 | colorized)
- Moving Design: Mother with cub
- Mint: Bavarian Main Mint
- Highest Purity: 999.9/1,000
- Moving DesignFine fur patterns and a yellow sun above the animals
- MintA traditional manufacturer of world renown in Germany
- Highest PurityFinest silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and coin capsule
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African Wildlife · Somalia 2024
Rosette and spot, two coats for two worlds.
African Wildlife Leopard 2024, 1 ounce silver, picture side
The leopard’s coat suits its life in trees, in the forest and at night. The 2024 coin shows a leopard mother with her cub.
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
- 2024
- Finish
- coloured
- Mintage
- 5,000 pieces
- Packaging
- coin capsule
Leopard and cheetah
Both are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Discover the Splendour of Somalia: 1 oz Silver African Wildlife Leopard 2024
- Investment objective: A magnificent collector's coin with considerable potential for appreciation in value.
- Design: A leopard mother with her cub, captured in a moment of natural grace and strength.
- Material / Fineness: Crafted from the finest silver with a purity of 999.9/1,000.
- Manufacturer: Minted by the world-renowned Bavarian State Mint in Germany.
- Country of origin: Proudly produced in the time-honoured tradition of Germany.
The Silver African Wildlife series brings the beauty of the African wilderness directly into your collection. The 1 oz silver coin African Wildlife Leopard 2024 is a shining example of the finest minting and detailed colourisation that makes every collector's heart beat faster. With a strictly limited mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is not only a sought-after collector's item but also a promising investment product.
The obverse features a lovingly designed leopard mother with her cub, surrounded by intricate details that bring the heart of Africa to life. The weight and fineness of the coin are engraved as elegantly as the inscription "African Wildlife Leopard", underscoring the exclusivity of this edition. The reverse displays the proud coat of arms of Somalia, along with the official face value of 100 Shillings and the year of issue 2024, both of which confirm the legitimacy and collector's value of the coin.
As an investment product, the 1 oz silver coin African Wildlife Leopard 2024 offers numerous advantages. Silver is known for its durability and ability to preserve its physical properties over a long period of time. It has an intrinsic value supported by its diverse industrial applications and is traded worldwide as a commodity.
In addition, silver enjoys high demand in industry, particularly in sectors such as electronics, solar technology, and medical technology. The limited availability and restricted supply of silver contribute to long-term value stability. Profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free, provided they are realised after a holding period of at least one year, making it an attractive investment product.
The 1 oz Silver African Wildlife Leopard 2024 (colourised) is more than just a coin – it is a piece of history, a work of art, and a symbol of prestige. Its colour application lends the design an extraordinary depth and brings the scene to life in an impressive manner. This makes it a highlight for collectors and a significant addition for investors wishing to enrich their portfolio with a piece of true beauty.
As part of the African Wildlife series, renowned for its exquisite portrayal of Africa's wildlife, this coin represents a chapter in a long tradition of excellent minting. The Bavarian State Mint in Germany, a manufacturer of world renown, guarantees the highest quality and authenticity of this limited edition.
The coin is not only an outstanding inflation hedge, but also a form of crisis protection. In times of economic uncertainty and currency instability, it offers a safe haven for your wealth. Furthermore, it is a symbol of prosperity and a lasting legacy that can be passed down from generation to generation.
The coin is delivered in a protective coin capsule to preserve its Brilliant Uncirculated condition. With a diameter of 38.60 mm and a fine weight of 31.10 g, it is an impressive collector's item that should not be missing from any collection. As an investment product, it offers an exceptional opportunity to invest in a precious metal of enduring value, both in physical and aesthetic terms.
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