2001 Zambia 1oz Silver ELEPHANT - Colour Highlighted

Third issue of the Silver Elephant coin.

The 2001 1oz Silver Zambian Elephant coin was the third of five in the African Elephant Series struck for the nation of Zambia, backed by the Bank of Zambia. Following the release of the 2003 coin, the Bavarian State Mint changed the nation of issue from Zambia to Somalia.

This special edition features bright colouring on its inscription and a sweet reverse design showing a mother and her calf as they walk through the plains of Africa.

The reverse design of the 2001 1oz Silver Zambian Elephant coin features a design with a cow and her calf as they walk through the plains of Africa.  Engravings read “African Wildlife” above and “Elephant” below, along with the weight, purity and metal content.

The obverse design of the 2001 1oz Silver Zambian Elephant coin features the coat of arms of Zambia, the date and the face value of 5000 Kwacha.

The coin is housed in a protective plastic capsule and consists of one ounce of .999 fine Silver.

Bavarian State Mint is a state-owned entity of the Free State of Bavaria. Founded in the 12th century, it is one of Germany’s oldest mints and today is one of its few official state mints.