1 oz Silver Somalia Elephant 2026 Day Design (Mintage: 5,000)
- Colorful Scene: Elephants at the waterhole
- Minted: Bavarian Main Mint
- Highest Purity: Fineness 999.9/1,000
- Colorful SceneTwo elephants and a zebra under bright sunshine
- MintedFrom one of Germany's most renowned mints
- Highest PurityNearly pure precious metal in flawless Mint State
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Somalia Elephant, 1 ounce Silver
A new elephant every year,here in daytime colours.
1 ounce Silver, 2026 issue. In colour, under the daytime sky, the image shows an elephant at a waterhole, a second one in the background, and in front a zebra drinking.
Somalia Elephant, 1 ounce Silver, design side, image
1 ounce Silver, 2026 issue. In colour, under the daytime sky, 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
The day design
Silver with applied colour: the design of the year stands entirely in colour, under a daytime sky with the sun, 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 100 Shillings.
ElephantThe elephant
Face valueFace value on the value side
FinenessWeight and fineness in the legend
Details from the image
Day and night
In colour, by day and by night
Besides the standard issue, the elephant comes in colour and in black and white: as the Day and Night set, as a single coin by day, as the Black and White set and as the Giant Moon, one kilogram of silver under a large full moon.
Day and Night 2026
Black and White 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
- Face value
- 100 Shillings
- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Mintage
- 5,000 pieces
One year, one elephant.
This is the one from 2026.
Exclusive Rarity: Somalia Elephant 2026 Day Design – Only 5,000 Pieces Worldwide!
- Strictly limited: Worldwide mintage of only 5,000 pieces
- Enormous value appreciation potential: Due to extreme limitation and high demand
- Absolute rarity: Exceptionally rare collector's coin
- Fascinating color refinement: Unique Day Design with high-quality coloring
- Premium quality: Minted by the renowned Bavarian State Mint
- Country of issue: Republic of Somalia
The new 1 ounce silver Somalia Elephant 2026 in the exclusive Day Design variant is a true rarity among silver coins. With a mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is among the most sought-after collector's items of 2026!
A Masterpiece of Minting Art Meets African Wilderness
The spectacular design shows majestic elephants in their natural habitat. The high-quality color application gives the scene extraordinary vividness – an elephant drinking at a waterhole, accompanied by a second pachyderm, while a zebra peacefully quenches its thirst. The radiant sunshine in the African sky completes this breathtaking scenery. This artistic depiction turns each individual coin into a small work of art.
"The Silver Somalia Elephant series has established itself as one of the most successful collector's coin series. The first editions from 2007 have multiplied in value – impressive proof of the potential of strictly limited editions."
Technical Perfection in Purest Silver
This extraordinary coin impresses with its outstanding specifications:
- Fine weight: Exactly 31.10 grams (1 ounce) of purest silver
- Fineness: Impressive 999.9/1,000 – nearly pure silver
- Diameter: Generous 38.60 mm for optimal design presentation
- Condition: Flawless Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality
- Packaging: Secure storage in a protective coin capsule
Why This Coin Is an Absolute Must-Have for Collectors
The very low mintage makes this coin a true treasure. While regular bullion coins are often minted in millions, here only 5,000 pieces are available worldwide. This extreme limitation creates an exclusivity that experienced collectors know how to appreciate.
The Bavarian State Mint, one of Germany's most renowned mints, guarantees the highest quality standards. Every detail has been crafted with the utmost care. The combination of German minting expertise and African design creates a unique symbiosis.
The African Wildlife Series – A Success Story
As part of the legendary "African Wildlife" series, this coin joins a tradition that makes collectors' hearts beat faster. Year after year, the series presents new, fascinating elephant designs. The continuous value appreciation of past editions speaks for itself: here you invest in proven quality with extraordinary value appreciation potential.
The Day Design variant particularly stands out. While the Night version has its own mystical allure, the Day Design captures the powerful energy of the African sun. The vivid colors and radiant light give the coin a special warmth and presence.
Silver – The White Metal with a Bright Future
As a precious metal, silver combines numerous advantages. Its industrial demand continues to rise, especially in future technologies such as solar technology and electronics. At the same time, it remains a sought-after collector's item with a tradition spanning millennia. Its physical durability guarantees that your coin will still shine in perfect condition decades from now.
Particularly pleasing: profits from the sale of silver are tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This collector's coin thus combines aesthetic enjoyment with smart wealth investment.
Secure Your Copy of This Strictly Limited Edition
Experience shows: strictly limited editions like this one are often sold out within a very short time. Those who come too late will later have to pay significant markups on the secondary market.
The 1 ounce Silver Somalia Elephant 2026 Day Design is more than just a coin – it is a work of art, an investment, and a piece of African wilderness for your collection. With only 5,000 pieces worldwide, it is among the most exclusive mintages of the year. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
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