0.5 Gram Gold Somalia Elephant 2019 Proof

The Somalia Elephant 2019 in 0.5 Gram Fine Gold

• Minting quality: Crafted in the finest execution Proof (PP) – a mirror-like background meets a matte, sculpturally worked relief.
• Investment purpose: Compact bullion coin offering inflation hedge and value preservation – as a small unit below 1/4 ounce, also a handy form of crisis protection.
• Design: An African elephant reaching for fresh leaves under a tree – set within a vast steppe landscape with a low-hanging sun.
• Material / fineness: 0.5 grams of purest fine gold with a fineness of 999.9/1000.
• Manufacturer: Struck by the historic Bavarian Mint (Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt) in Munich.
• Country of origin: Issued under the flag of the Republic of Somalia with a face value of 20 shillings.

With the Gold Somalia Elephant, you secure one of the most sought-after African bullion coins in a compact small format. Since 2010, the "African Wildlife" gold series has been a fixture among gold coins. Its hallmark: each year of issue features a new elephant design. The 2019 edition depicts a single, powerfully rendered elephant standing under a tree, reaching for foliage with its trunk. As expressive as this image may be, the real reason to buy lies in its substance – namely 0.5 grams of pure gold.

While the earliest years of issue of this gold coin were still struck from 999 gold, the series has been minted consistently in 999.9/1000 since 2016 – the highest common purity. The design side is encircled by the inscriptions "AFRICAN WILDLIFE" and "ELEPHANT," along with the weight and fineness details "0.5g" and "999.9". The value side bears the magnificent Somali coat of arms: a shield with a five-pointed star, flanked by two upright leopards, along with the year of issue 2019 and the face value. The coin is delivered well protected in a coin capsule.

Behind the minting stands the Bavarian Mint, one of Europe's oldest and most renowned mints, which has been processing precious metals for centuries. The African Wildlife series is so popular that it is also issued as a silver coin, as well as in numerous gold denominations ranging from 0.5 grams to the classic 1-ounce edition all the way up to a 5-ounce coin. The small 0.5-gram unit is the ideal entry point into physical gold investment.

Despite its small size, what you acquire here is full-fledged investment gold: minted fine gold whose value is primarily determined by the gold price. Gold is the oldest currency in the world, a proven store of value for over 6,000 years, and has never had a value of zero, as it possesses an inherent intrinsic worth. It is tradable worldwide, universally accepted as a medium of exchange at any time, and can be converted back into cash with high liquidity. Especially small amounts of gold add up over the years – step by step – into a considerable fortune.

Gold has shone for thousands of years and will never lose its lustre – an asset that endures across generations and protects against loss of purchasing power.

Compared to a full troy ounce such as the Krugerrand or Maple Leaf, the 0.5-gram Elephant requires significantly less capital and is therefore particularly easy to resell. Anyone planning to build wealth in manageable steps or wishing to diversify their physical gold holdings will find this coin a practical building block. Profits from a later sale are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. And genuine investment gold also makes a wonderful gift for a christening, birth, or wedding – what is given here is a lasting asset, not merely a keepsake.

Technical data at a glance

• Precious metal: Gold, fineness 999.9/1000
• Fine weight: 0.5 g
• Diameter: 11.00 mm
• Face value: 20 shillings
• Year of issue: 2019
• Condition: Proof (PP)
• Manufacturer: Bavarian Mint
• Country of issue: Republic of Somalia ("African Wildlife" series)
• Packaging: protective coin capsule, brand new