5000 Francs 999 Certificate of Authenticity, Box

WATER BUFALLO 5 OZ 2020 REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D’IVOIRE 5000 FRANCS

African Buffalo Big Five Mauquoy 5 Oz 5000 CFA Francs Silver Coin Ivory Coast 2020

The African buffalo from The African Big Five series in the legendary Mauquoy ultra high relief. The mighty head with massive horns and two oxpecker birds is struck so deep it almost leaves the coin, with an antique finish. A full 5 oz of Ag 999 silver, Ivory Coast 2020, mintage of only 999 pieces, numbered edge. Wooden box and certificate of authenticity.

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Metal: Silver
Year of issue: 2020
Denomination: 5000 Francs
Certificate: Yes
Diameter: 50 mm
Weight: 5 Oz
Mintage: 999
Country: Ivory Coast
Series: Big Five
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Box
Availability: Available now

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African Buffalo Big Five Mauquoy 5 Oz 5000 CFA Francs Silver Coin Ivory Coast 2020

The most dangerous of the Big Five

The African Big Five are the five animals once considered the hardest and most dangerous to hunt: the lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and African buffalo. Though it looks calm, the buffalo is regarded as one of the most dangerous animals of the savannah – it lives in herds, defends itself together and does not shy away from attack. The Mauquoy high-relief coin series pays tribute to these animals and is one of the most admired wildlife series of recent years.

Coin design

The reverse shows the head of an African buffalo with massive curved horns, looking straight at the viewer. Two oxpeckers – the birds that accompany buffaloes on the savannah – perch on its head and horns. The design is struck in ultra high relief that looks like a sculpture from the side, and the antique finish brings out the texture of the hide and horns. Around it is the inscription MAUQUOY HAUT-RELIEF BUFFALO and 5 OZ .999 AG. The edge is numbered.

The obverse features the coat of arms of Côte d'Ivoire with an elephant's head, palm trees and a rising sun, RÉPUBLIQUE DE CÔTE D'IVOIRE, the year 2020 and the face value 5000 FRANCS CFA.

Packaging

The coin comes in an elegant wooden box with a handle, green interior and The African Big Five certificate of authenticity.

Gift idea

For a collector of wildlife coins, a lover of Africa and safari, or anyone who values strength and endurance. A spectacular display piece that looks wonderful next to the other animals of the Big Five.