Obverse: the obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Somali Republic featuring two leopards supporting a shield with a star. The inscriptions “Somali Republic”, the denomination “1000 Shillings”, and the year of issue 2026 surround the design.
Reverse: the reverse features African elephants at a watering hole. A drinking elephant dominates the foreground, while two additional elephants appear in the background across the African savannah landscape. The inscriptions include “African Wildlife”, “Elephant”, the weight “1 oz”, and the purity “999 Au”.
About the coin: this gold coin belongs to the popular African Wildlife Elephant series, issued annually on behalf of the Somali Republic since 2004. Each year features a new elephant design, making the series highly sought after by collectors. The African elephant is the largest land mammal on Earth and can weigh more than 6 tonnes. Struck from fine 999.9 gold, these coins are widely recognized by both investors and numismatists worldwide.
