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Why add this 2022 Sierra Leone Wild Five: Giraffe 2 oz. Silver Proof coin to your collection?
This sensational silver proof coin is the inaugural release of the Sierra Leone Wild Five series. The series celebrates the diversity of life in the wilderness of the African savanna. The first coin of the series is an homage to the Giraffe, the world’s tallest mammal. For its delicate features and graceful stature, the Giraffe is known as the “Queen of the Beasts.”
- This Wild Five series 2022 Giraffe coin is struck from 2 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver.
- The coin is a product of the Pobjoy Mint.
- The coin is minted with a dramatic high relief strike.
- The 50 mm diameter coin features a gorgeous proof finish.
- The coin will ship in its original Mint package.
- The coin is authorized as legal tender for $20 by the Bank of Sierra Leone.
- Mintage is limited to merely 500 pieces.
Breathtaking High Relief Giraffe Design
Obverse: The Coat of Arms of Sierra Leone is centered upon the obverse, which includes the nation’s motto “UNITY, FREEDOM, JUSTICE.” The inscription “REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE” surrounds the emblem, with the year of issue “2022” located below.
Reverse: The reverse features the head of a Giraffe rendered in a manner to resemble a vintage African mask. The image partially overlaps a border that is adorned with a tribal style pattern, which is created by repeating the stylized Roman numeral “V” logo of the Wild Five series. Inscribed “GIRAFFE” and “20 DOLLARS.”
Exceptional Silver Proof Coin
This 2022 Sierra Leone Wild Five: Giraffe 2 oz. Silver Proof $20 Coin is presented in ungraded condition. Expect the coin to be magnificently minted, featuring a remarkably sharp high relief strike, exquisitely finished frosted and mirrored surfaces, and outstanding eye appeal. The proof coin is encapsulated in a contemporary acrylic block display case, in an enchantingly illustrated Giraffe themed protective sleeve, which includes the distinctive Wild Five series logo and an integrated Certificate of Authenticity.