The African Wildlife Series began in 1999 with the release of the Zambia Elephant. Since 2004, Somalia has taken over, issuing the popular African Elephant coins each year. This series features both gold and silver coins, with the silver coins typically available in weights of 1 oz and larger, including a 1-kilo option. In addition, the series offers a range of gold bullion coins, including fractional-ounce pieces. Right now, 2025 1/50 oz Somalia Gold Elephant Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Ships in protective plastic capsules or tubes of 20 coins!
• 22nd release in the Gold Elephant Series!
• Contains 1/50 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 20 Somali Shillings.
• The obverse features the national coat of arms.
• The reverse depicts an African bush elephant on the savanna.

African bush elephants are known for their large appetites, consuming up to 300 pounds of vegetation daily. Their diet includes grasses, leaves, bark, fruits, and roots, which play a vital role in shaping the landscape, helping maintain open woodlands, and spreading seeds across vast areas.

Each 2025 1/50 oz Somalia Gold Elephant Coin is available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. These coins are offered in plastic capsules for individual purchases or tubes of 20 coins for bulk orders. As the smallest fractional-ounce coin in the series, the 1/50 oz gold coin is a great option for collectors and investors alike.

The obverse of the 2025 Somalia Gold Elephant Coins features the Somali coat of arms. This design includes a crowned shield with horizontal lines, a central star, and two leopards supporting the shield. Below the shield, you’ll find crossed palm fronds and spears.

On the reverse of the 2025 1/50 oz Gold Elephant Coin, you’ll see a majestic African bush elephant walking across the savanna. The scene also includes a patch of brush, a distant tree, and the rising sun.

If you have any questions when you purchase gold coins, please feel free to ask. BullionMax customer service is available at 800-729-3202, online using our web chat, or via our email address.