1/50 oz Gold Somalia Elephant 2017

1/50 oz Somalia Elephant 2017 – minted fine gold in miniature format

• Investment objective: Physical bullion coin for inflation hedge and long-term wealth preservation – the small 1/50-ounce denomination is also ideal as an affordable entry point into crisis protection.
• Design: A single, imposing bull elephant in front of a palm tree, a round hut and a rising sun – the design created specifically for the 2017 year of issue from the "African Wildlife" series.
• Material / fineness: 0.62 g fine gold with a fineness of 999.9 (24 carat) – nearly pure precious metal in a bright golden-yellow tone.
• Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt mint in Munich.
• Country of origin: Issued under the sovereignty of the Republic of Somalia, face value 20 shillings.

The Gold Somalia Elephant from 2017 is one of the smallest issues in the successful "African Wildlife" series and weighs in at just 0.62 grams of fine gold. Despite its dainty diameter of only 11.00 mm, this piece contains full-fledged investment gold: its value is based primarily on the fine gold it contains and moves in line with the gold price. This makes it possible to invest in physical gold with a manageable budget – gram by gram, year by year, your own holdings grow.

Design and appearance of the Somalia Elephant gold coin

The obverse of this gold coin shows a powerful African elephant in its natural habitat. Above the animal shines a stylised sun, while a palm tree and a traditional round hut can be seen in the background – typical elements of the Somali steppe landscape. Around the edge, the Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt minted the inscriptions "AFRICAN WILDLIFE" and "ELEPHANT", flanked by the details "1/50 oz Au" and "9999". A fine decorative circle frames the scene, and the coin's edge is reeded. Because the elephant motif changes every year, the bull elephant of the 2017 year of issue is unmistakable.

The reverse bears the national emblem of the Republic of Somalia: a shield with a five-pointed star, held by two upright leopards, with crossed spears and palm fronds beneath. The inscription "SOMALI REPUBLIC", the year of issue 2017 and the face value "20 SHILLINGS" complete the design and identify the coin as official legal tender.

Fine gold, fineness and production

The Somalia Elephant 2017 is made of gold with a fineness of 999.9 – since the 2016 year of issue, the Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt has minted the series in this high fineness. This means you hold an almost pure precious metal in your hands. The bullion coin is produced in Germany on behalf of the issuing country Somalia; the minting quality used is brilliant Mint State (MS), which visually comes close to the finest "Proof" finish. With a mintage of only 1,000 pieces, the coin reaches you in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, well protected in a coin capsule.

Gold is humanity's oldest currency – a store of value that has outlasted every paper currency for millennia and has never lost its lustre.

Why small gold coins make a convincing investment

• Value preservation: Gold has never had a value of zero and protects purchasing power against inflation and currency risks.
• Divisibility: Small units such as the 1/50 ounce can be resold flexibly and in small portions.
• Liquidity: Recognised worldwide and tradeable at any time – gold can be quickly converted into cash.
• Tax aspect: Profits from private sales are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.
• Wealth building: Small amounts of gold add up over the years into considerable wealth and can be passed down through generations.

Within the gold coins category, the Somalia Elephant is a proven classic: minted in gold since 2010, the series has developed into a sought-after investment classic within just a few years. Anyone wishing to build wealth in small steps will find an ideal starting point here. The coin also cuts a fine figure as a genuine gold investment to give as a gift – for example for a christening, birthday or wedding. What is handed over is then no mere souvenir, but recognised investment gold whose substance lies in the fine gold it contains and whose value is oriented to the gold price.