2003 Zambia 1oz Silver ELEPHANT

5^th and final release of the Zambian Silver Elephant coin.

The 2003 1oz Silver Zambian Elephant coin was the fifth 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.

The reverse design of the 2003 1oz Silver Zambian Elephant coin features a design with a pair of adult elephants standing in the Savanna.  Engravings read “African Wildlife” above and “Elephant” below, along with the weight, purity and metal content.

The obverse design of the 2003 1oz Silver Zambian Elephant coin features the image of Queen Elizabeth II for the last time in the African Elephant Series.

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.