The producer of the Silver Giraffe coin is the German mint Geiger Edelmetalle. The security, issued by the Republic of Congo, holds the legal tender status within the country. The World's Wildlife Collection - Wildlife of the World is a series of coins depicting the true nature of magnificent wild animals from around the globe. The first coin in the series features a giraffe, a friendly and massive creature known for its gentleness and beauty. Each giraffe has a unique fur pattern, similar to a human fingerprint, and standing up to six meters tall, this herbivorous mammal is the largest on land.
Coin Appearance The silver coin is minted from pure metal with a fineness of .9999, weighing one troy ounce and having a diameter of 38.6 mm. The coin has a serrated edge and a well-defined rim with accompanying information.
Obverse On the obverse field, against a smooth, shiny background, the coat of arms of the Republic of Congo is featured. It includes the head of a leopard with an open mouth, a spear, and an elephant tusk. The lower part of the composition includes a boulder and a ribbon with inscriptions: JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL. The coin's minting date of 2019 is also present. At the bottom of the imagery, information about the metal content is provided: 1 OZ AG 9999. The rim contains inscriptions: REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO, 20 FRANCS.
Reverse The reverse side depicts a giraffe running across the African savannah. Its long silhouette fills the foreground of the composition, with the body slightly leaning to the right. In the background, there are characteristic acacia trees from the African savannah, and in the sky, there are clouds. Inscriptions are located under the coin's edge, with "THE GIRAFFE" at the top and "WORLD'S WILDLIFE" at the bottom. The Silver Giraffe coin is the first piece in the World's Wildlife series, featuring a strictly limited mintage. It showcases a dynamic composition and stands out for its high-quality minting. It can be purchased individually or as part of a set with other available coins in the series. This coin serves as a wonderful educational and high-value investment keepsake.