5000 CFA Francs 999 pieces Certificate of Authenticity, Box

KING COBRA BIG FIVE OF ASIA DE GREEF 5 OZ 5000 FRANCS IVORY COAST REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE 2022

King Cobra Big Five of Asia De Greef 5 Oz 5000 CFA Francs Silver Coin Ivory Coast 2022

The King Cobra in ultra high relief (Haut Relief) with an antique finish – the second coin of the Big Five of Asia series by P. De Greef. The animal's head is struck almost like a sculpture, with every detail of fur or scales. A full 5 oz of Ag 999 silver, Ivory Coast 2022, mintage of only 999 pieces. Wooden box and certificate of authenticity.

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Metal: Silver
Year of issue: 2022
Denomination: 5000 CFA Francs
Certificate: Yes
Diameter: 50 mm
Weight: 5 Oz
Mintage: 999 pieces
Country: Ivory Coast
Series: Big Five of Asia
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Box
Availability: Available now
Brand: MC

2,335.00 zł

The world's longest venomous snake

The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world – it can grow to more than five metres. When threatened, it rears up and spreads its famous hood, staring its opponent in the eye. Across Asia it has commanded respect for centuries as a symbol of strength, protection and rebirth. This is the second coin of the Big Five of Asia series by P. De Greef.

Coin design

On the reverse the cobra rises with its hood spread and its mouth wide open, showing sharp fangs and a forked tongue. Every scale of the hood and body has a clear, sculpted texture, with grasses and leaves in the background. The design is struck in ultra high relief – rising clearly above the surface of the thick 5-ounce coin – and the antique finish brings out depth and detail. Around it are HAUT RELIEF, 5 OZ .999 AG, the year 2022 and the signature P. DeGreef.

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 2022 and the face value 5000 FRANCS CFA.

Packaging

The coin comes in an elegant wooden box with a certificate of authenticity.

The Big Five of Asia collection

The series began with the Tiger (2021), followed by the King Cobra (2022), the Orangutan (2023), the Philippine Eagle (2024) and the Panda (2025), and it closes with the Completer coin (2026). Each coin is a high-relief masterpiece in its own right, and together they form one of the most striking sets on the market.

Gift idea

For a collector of wildlife coins and high relief, for someone born in the Year of the Snake or for anyone collecting the whole series. A spectacular display piece and a valuable addition to any collection.