African Buffalo Big Five Mauquoy 1 kg Silver Coin Ivory Coast 2021

Description

African Buffalo Big Five Mauquoy 1 kg Silver Coin Ivory Coast 2021

The buffalo – most dangerous of the Big Five

The African buffalo belongs to Africa's \"Big Five\" – along with the lion, leopard, elephant and rhino. Hunters considered it one of the most dangerous animals: a wounded buffalo can turn and charge, and a herd will defend itself even against lions.

Haut-relief in a kilogram of silver

This coin from the Big Five series signed by Mauquoy is a showcase of high-relief (haut-relief) art. A kilogram of silver and a 100 mm diameter give the sculptor room to create an almost three-dimensional portrait.

Coin design

On the reverse the mighty head of a buffalo with massive curled horns looks straight at the viewer, with the savannah and birds behind it. The antique finish brings out the texture of the hair and horns. Inscriptions: MAUQUOY HAUT-RELIEF BUFFALO and 1 KG .999 AG.

Packaging

The coin comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity.

A gift idea

An impressive gift for a hunter, a lover of Africa and safari, and for collectors of kilo coins.

Key facts

• Issuer: Ivory Coast
• Face value: 10,000 CFA francs
• Metal: Ag 999 silver
• Weight: 1 kg
• Diameter: 100 mm
• Finish: antique, high relief
• Year of issue: 2021
• Mintage: 150 pieces
• Series: Big Five (Mauquoy)
• Packaging: box, certificate of authenticity

Only 150 pieces worldwide. Order the one-kilo African Buffalo.