Obverse: the obverse features the coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea with a giraffe skin background. The top bears the inscription REPUBLIC OF GUINEA ECUATORIAL, while below are the national motto UNIDAD PAZ JUSTICIA and the denomination 1000 FRANCOS CFA.
Reverse: the reverse depicts the heads of an adult giraffe and a calf against a cloudy background. The inscription GIRAFFE 2021 appears at the top, and 999 FINE SILVER · ONE OUNCE at the bottom, indicating the purity and weight.
About the coin: this 2021 one-ounce silver coin from the Giraffe Bullion Coin series was minted by the Scottsdale Mint in Arizona, USA. Made of 999 fine silver, the coin honors the giraffe – the tallest land animal in the world, symbolizing elegance, pride, and connection to Africa’s wilderness. The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is known for its unique coat patterns that distinguish different species, and its image on the coin emphasizes the beauty of nature and the importance of wildlife conservation.
