1/2g Gold Somalia Elephant 2017

• Design: African elephant bull with raised trunk, set against a palm tree, a thatched-roof hut, and swaying savannah grass – an image that the "African Wildlife" series reinterprets year after year.
• Material / Fineness: 0.5 grams of pure fine gold with a fineness of 999.9 (24 karat) – the highest investment quality without any alloy additives.
• Manufacturer: Minted by the Bavarian State Mint, one of Europe's most traditional minting institutions.

Somalia Elephant 2017: half a gram of pure fine gold

Small, handy, yet thoroughly solid: the 1/2 g Gold Somalia Elephant from the 2017 year of issue delivers recognized investment gold in one of the most accessible denominations available. This coin is aimed at anyone looking to start investing in physical gold in small, manageable steps. Within the extensive family of gold coins, the Somalia Elephant holds a special position – its design changes every year.

• Investment purpose: A bullion coin offering inflation hedge and value preservation – in a small denomination, a handy form of crisis protection.
• Design: African elephant in the savannah, with a design that changes annually.
• Material / Fineness: 999.9 fine gold, 24 karat.
• Manufacturer: The renowned Bavarian State Mint.
• Country of origin: Republic of Somalia.

This bullion coin has been issued in gold since 2010, tracing back to the "African Wildlife" series launched in 2004. Issued with the authorization of the Republic of Somalia, it is a legally recognized means of payment in its country of issue, with a face value of 20 shillings. The Somalia Elephant is offered in numerous denominations – from this compact 0.5 g edition through common ounce formats up to heavy multi-ounce units. Anyone looking to start with a small investment will find the half-gram edition to be a low-threshold entry point into the series.

Design & Composition: African Wildlife

The obverse depicts a powerful African elephant with its trunk raised, set within a typical savannah landscape featuring a palm tree, tufts of grass, and a traditional round hut. Above the animal is the inscription "AFRICAN WILDLIFE", below it "ELEPHANT" along with the weight (0.5 g) and fineness (Au 999.9) details. The reverse bears the national emblem of the Somali Republic – two leopards holding a shield with a five-pointed star – flanked by the year of issue 2017 and the inscriptions "SOMALI REPUBLIC" and "20 SHILLINGS". The reeded edge and Brilliant Uncirculated (Mint State) condition round out the coin's presentation. The coin is delivered protected in a coin capsule.

Why choose investment gold in a small denomination?

The real reason to buy lies not in the design, but in the substance: 0.5 grams of fine gold, whose value is directly linked to the gold price. Small units in particular can be purchased flexibly, stored conveniently, and sold individually when needed – making them an ideal building block for wealth accumulation in manageable steps. Small quantities of gold add up over the years into considerable wealth.

Gold is humanity's oldest currency – it has outlasted every paper currency and preserved its intrinsic value for more than 6,000 years.

Physical gold is regarded as a proven store of value that protects against loss of purchasing power and currency risks, while offering high liquidity worldwide. It is no coincidence that central banks are among the largest gold holders in the world. As a bullion gold coin, the Somalia Elephant is exempt from VAT in Germany and throughout the EU. Furthermore, profits from a later sale are generally tax-free after a minimum holding period of one year.

Give the gift of genuine gold investment

Whether for a christening, birthday, or Christmas: with this coin, you're not just giving a gift, but genuine investment gold. Despite the personal occasion, you are acquiring full-value fine gold, whose worth is tied to the gold price – an investment that can be passed down through generations and may lay the foundation for long-term wealth accumulation.

The 1/2 g Gold Somalia Elephant 2017 at a glance

• Fine weight: 0.5 g
• Fineness: 999.9 (24 karat)
• Precious metal: Gold
• Face value: 20 shillings
• Year of issue: 2017
• Diameter: 11.00 mm
• Edge: reeded
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (Mint State)
• Manufacturer: Bavarian State Mint
• Country of issue: Republic of Somalia
• Packaging: Coin capsule