Obverse: The coat of arms of the Republic of Somalia is depicted, with the coin's minting year 2018 on both sides. The inscription SOMALI REPUBLIC is engraved at the top of the coin, while the denomination 2000 SHILLINGS is at the bottom.
Reverse: An African elephant is depicted. This year’s design features an elephant extending its massive trunk towards the green leaves at the top of a tree. The words AFRICAN WILDLIFE are engraved at the top of the coin, and at the bottom – ELEPHANT 1 kg Ag 999.9.
About the coin: The African elephant first appeared on a coin in 1999 in Zambia’s coinage. Since 2004, these coins have been officially minted by the Republic of Somalia, with a new reverse design introduced each year. Collectors and investors appreciate the annually changing designs of these silver coins – each featuring an elephant, the largest land mammal on the planet.
