Animals are a popular subject matter and are depicted also in coins. These are mostly animals that are uniquely found in the general area where the coins are from.
The coins featured here, and the next articles, are a showcase of large and small animals that are indigenous to the countries that these coins are from.
18th issue of the Somalia Silver Elephant Coins, the face value is 100 Somali Shillings. The Bavarian State Mint in Germany has issued the African Wildlife Series of Elephant bullion coins.
37th issue of Chinese Silver Pandas. Issued a face value of 10 Yuan by the Peoples Republic of China.
15th release of the 1 oz Australian Silver Koala coins, contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition, the face value of $1 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
4th South African Silver Krugerrand, the face value of 1 Rand is fully backed by the South African government.
The Panda, Elephant, Koala, and the Spring Bok are beautiful animals. All are wonders that allows them to become ambassadors for the countries they represent to the world.
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