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 “500 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 “1/2 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.
