Wanted to share my herd of Elephants. Sorry the camera work isn't any better. I do the best with what I got.
That's awesome. The coins are really well made and almost proof-like. If you need a reputable dealer to help you out let me know and I can make a referral or two.
Nice jensenbay. The 2013 and the 2004 are my favorite designs. JASON888 the Somalia Elephant series started in 2004.
Thanks Jwt708. The Bavarian State Mint did a very good job minting the coins. Their proof-like appearance (my poor picture taking doesn't do them justice) is what first got me interested in the coins. After I bought a couple 2013s I did a lot of research to learn everything I could about the series and that propelled me to hunt down all the coins in the Somalia African Wildlife Elephant series.
Uh,uh, uh mon ami. Offers to buy or sell are verboten in the general forums. Take it to the proper venue......
OK green18. Sorry about the post. Sorry forum moderators. I'm embarrassed. I'm an idiot. Post content deleted. Once again I apologize.
You were lost in your exuberance for the series and that exuberance spilled out to offer something for sale. No harm, no foul. Just keep to your background and know where you are at all times.........
I have the whole series also. Now I am working on completing them in the gilded versions. The Zambia Elephants started in 1999 and ended in 2003. Then the series went to Somalia. The Proof sets are really hard to find. They include a 2 oz. 1, 1/2 and a 1/4th oz. coin. Then there are the colorized and the high relief versions. I love the fact that each year is different. I still love the ASE, but it is the same year after year. You only get a variation if you buy a special set like the 2006 and on sets that pop up. I also like the Rwanda wildlife series that varies each year.
By the way, it seems the 2005 Somalia Elephant carries a higher premium than the 2004 version. Anyone know why?