1 oz Gold African Wildlife Somalia Leopard 2020 (Mintage: 1,000)
- Minted in Bavaria: great tradition
- Fine minting: big cat on the branch
- Purest gold: fineness 999.9
- Minted in BavariaBavarian Main Mint, one of the oldest mints
- Fine mintingFinely minted with birds and trees of the savanna
- Purest goldBrilliant Uncirculated fine gold, safely kept in a coin capsule
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African Wildlife · Somalia 2020
Rosette and spot, two coats for two worlds.
African Wildlife Leopard 2020, 1 ounce gold, picture side
The leopard’s coat suits its life in trees, in the forest and at night. The 2020 coin shows the leopard resting on a branch.
The leopard
From the desert to the rainforest
Desert
Mountain forest
Rainforest
No other big cat is as widespread: leopards live in some 62 countries across Africa and Eurasia, in deserts, savannas, mountains and rainforests.
They prefer rocky ground with dense bush and riverine forest. The leopard climbs well, spends much of its time in trees and is mostly active at night, as a loner.
Its coat carries dark, irregular spots, the rosettes; the base colour ranges from pale yellow in warm, dry regions to reddish orange in dense forests. Instead of purring, it calls with a rough, rasping sound.
The cheetah
The only one of its genus
Its genus, Acinonyx, has no other living member today. The cheetah needs wide, open land and is mostly active by day, unlike many other cats.
Its coat carries solid, round or oval black spots from 1.9 to 3.8 centimetres; only the throat and belly stay white. The tail ends in four to six black rings.
Cheetahs do not roar; their most common call is a chirp. Females live alone, while males often join up in groups.
Why two patterns
The coat often suits where the cat lives
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
A study of 35 cat species shows that whether a coat is patterned is linked to the habitat. How intricate and irregular the pattern is also relates to life in trees and to activity at night.
Over the course of evolution, such camouflage adapts comparatively quickly to a way of life. In the grey grass where cheetahs often live, their spots can take up the shadows of the blades and let the animals merge with their surroundings.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rosette
For trees, forest and night.
Spot
Black, without a ring.
Allen et al. 2011, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Rare coats
A black panther can be a leopard
Leopards with melanism, that is with almost black fur, are often called black panthers. Black cheetahs, by contrast, are not known.
In the rare king cheetah, the spots merge into blotches and stripes. It is not a species of its own but carries a rare variant of the gene Taqpep, which shapes the variations of the tabby pattern in domestic cats.
Young cheetahs wear a coat of their own as well: a thick, silvery grey mantle along the back, which they shed at about three months of age.
African Wildlife · Somalia
The leopard on both sides
Somalia’s coat of arms of 1956 shows a gold-framed shield held by two leopards standing on spears. So each of these coins shows the leopard on both sides: as the motif of the picture side and twice over as a supporter of the shield on the value side.
Two leopardsTwo leopards hold the arms of Somalia
Leopard and cheetah in more series
Big FiveTwo coins side by side make one whole face.
LiberiaLeopards in gold and silver, exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle.
1/1,000 ounce of goldRosette and spot in the same small format.
At a glance
- Series
- African Wildlife
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Somalia
- Face value
- 1,000 Shillings
- Year
- 2020
- Mintage
- 1,000 pieces
- Mint
- Bavarian Central Mint
- Packaging
- coin capsule
Leopard and cheetah
Both are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
1 oz Gold African Wildlife Somalia Leopard 2020: An Exquisite Rarity
Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide
Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
Rare collector's coin: A sought-after collector's item for lovers of gold coins
The collector's coin "1 oz Gold African Wildlife Somalia Leopard 2020" is a unique investment product and collector's item. It belongs to the renowned African Wildlife Leopard series and is distinguished by its exquisite design and high quality. With a mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is a true rarity.
Detailed Design and High Quality
The design of the coin depicts a majestic leopard in the wilderness of Somalia, making the coin a real eye-catcher. The leopard is rendered in the finest minting and showcases the craftsmanship of the Bavarian State Mint, the manufacturer of the coin.
Material and Fineness
This exquisite coin is made of the purest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000. With a fine weight of 31.10 g and a diameter of 38.70 mm, it is an impressive piece of craftsmanship. It is delivered in a coin capsule to preserve its pristine condition.
Manufacturer
The coin was minted by the Bavarian State Mint, one of the oldest and most renowned mints in Germany. It stands for the highest quality and attention to detail in coin minting.
A Valuable Investment Product and Collector's Item
The "1 oz Gold African Wildlife Somalia Leopard" is not only an exquisite collector's coin, but also a valuable investment product. Gold has been a stable store of value for thousands of years and has never had a value of zero. It protects against loss of purchasing power and serves as crisis protection. With its strict limitation and high demand, this coin offers a high appreciation potential.
Invest in a Rarity
With its strict limitation to only 1,000 pieces worldwide, the "1 oz Gold African Wildlife Somalia Leopard" is a true rarity. It offers collectors the opportunity to have a rare and valuable piece in their collection. At the same time, it offers investors the chance to invest in an investment product with high appreciation potential. Seize the opportunity and invest in this exquisite gold coin.
Summary
The "1 oz Gold African Wildlife Somalia Leopard 2020" is an exquisite collector's coin and a valuable investment product. It combines beauty, quality and rarity in one product, offering both collectors and investors exceptional value. Seize the opportunity and secure this rarity for yourself.
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