Somalia Elephant Silver And Gold Coins Anyone?

Yes, I thankfully got my 2012 Somalia elephant from them and 2011 a couple months ago when I discovered these, and actually it was the Rwanda Wildlife series that lead me to them.

I recently ordered the 2013's from Modern Coinmart. I found out until I did research that they came in gold! Grrrrr I wanted a 1 oz one so badly... but iam try for a 2013...

Its going to be a fun hunt,, and best of all, no Elephants will be hurt lol :D

One vendor at the coin show I went to this morning was offering the 2013 silver bullion elephants for $42. Those elephants weren't
exactly stampeding off of his table. They were pretty solidly bedded down for the duration and nobody was bothering them.

So just an update here on the Somalia Elephants-

I earlier this month bought 2 silver proof sets. In case there's some wondering whats the the COA, here's what I have on both of them-


I have a 2010 and 2012 set. Both have the signature of "Dr Abdullahi Ahmed Addou". Both list him as Governor Central Bank. IF you recall, tho, he was the CBG in the late 60's.

One other item I forgot to add that is on the COA and here I am including it word for word "This is to certify that this set of four silver coins of the Somali Republic is a legal tender original coin set, struck in accordance with legislation and passed by Parliament."

I have been doing some digging around here looking for 2013 issue sets and it appears this series has concluded as it has been offered, with a 2 oz, 1 oz, 1/2 oz and 1/4 oz silver proof coins.

Instead it appears a new 3 pc set has been released, with two BU 1 oz silver coins and 1 1/25 oz proof gold coin. A COA is included in a nice wooden presentation box.

As I get more details on this set I will relay the info for any interested in this series of Somalia Elephant coins.

My quest and goal is to collect all of them, even if it takes me forever and costs and comes with a premium. :D

I've got 6 beautiful 2013 elephants. Modern Coin Mart has the best prices I've seen on them.

yea ima have to check my 2013 Somalia, I didnt notice anything like that...

they are such great coins tho, just a beautiful design. I really LOVE the sets too, I have a 2012 and 2010 frac set and the 2 oz coin is just so so so beautiful. I noticed a dealer on ebay has a 2013 set and I was mulling on getting that.

And yea, I got mine singles from modern coin mart and I did get some in the past from APMEX, who said they wouldnt carry them anymore but I believe I noticed they went back to offering them!

what I really would like is a gold somalian elephant coin, now that would be GREAT!!

I got some elephants last year. Haven't got anything this year so far. AMPEX looks like a good option though.

So I wanted to update this again- As you all know, I love these big guys, the Somalia elephant coins.

Did you all notice the kilo coin, sold out! Also, the 1 oz gold 2013 Somalian sold out.

And, the colored and gilded coins also sold out.

APMEX clearly has a market for these and thats why they added them and they sold those quickly.

Clearly, there's demand for these beautiful coins and I think they are going to steal the thunder in the future from other silver coins, with their beauty and mystique.

I encourage you ALL to start collecting or adding these beauties to your collection.