Obverse: the obverse of the lion coin depicts Queen Elizabeth II. The words "ELIZABETH II", "SOLOMON ISLANDS", and the denomination "2 DOLLARS" and the year of issue "2021" are placed around the image of the Queen. The weight of the coin "1 O`Z" and purity "999.9" is indicated on the left.
Reverse: the obverse of the coin depicts a creeping, hunting lion with lush bitters.
About the coin: 2021 Solomon Islands 1 ounce African lion silver coin - belongs to the second edition of the African animal series. This PAMP Suisse series highlights some of the most dangerous and deadly creatures in the animal kingdom. It is the first legal tender in the form of a lion. Although most lions are known as "kings of the jungle", they actually live in meadows and savannahs. Lion populations once spread throughout Africa, southeastern Europe, and parts of Asia, and today have shrunk to individual populations in sub-Saharan Africa and the highly endangered West Indian community. Throughout history, the majestic lion has been feared, worshiped, and portrayed in all areas of art, literature, and the media.
