5000 CFA Francs 999 pieces Certificate of Authenticity, Box

ORANGUTAN BIG FIVE OF ASIA DE GREEF 5 OZ 5000 FRANCS IVORY COAST REPUBLIQUE DE COTE D'IVOIRE 2023

Orangutan Big Five of Asia De Greef 5 Oz 5000 CFA Francs Silver Coin Ivory Coast 2023

The Orangutan in ultra high relief (Haut Relief) with an antique finish – the third 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 2023, mintage of only 999 pieces. Wooden box and certificate of authenticity.

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Metal: Silver
Year of issue: 2023
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

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Orangutan Big Five of Asia De Greef 5 Oz 5000 CFA Francs Silver Coin Ivory Coast 2023

The person of the forest from Borneo and Sumatra

The orangutan – “person of the forest” in Malay – is the largest tree-dwelling animal in the world and one of the most intelligent apes. It lives only in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, and adult males are known for their broad cheek pads and long reddish hair. The species is critically endangered. This is the third coin of the Big Five of Asia series by P. De Greef.

Coin design

On the reverse the orangutan looks straight at the viewer with a calm, wise gaze. The broad cheek pads, long hair and beard have a deep, sculpted texture, with jungle 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 2023 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 2023 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 a nature and wildlife conservation lover or for anyone collecting the whole series. A spectacular display piece and a valuable addition to any collection.