2015 Congo Silverback Gorilla Silver Coin 1 oz

Featuring the terrifying Silverback Gorilla, these 2015 Congo Silverback Gorilla Silver Coins are the very first coin from the newest series by Scottsdale Mint. With a limited mintage of only 50,000 coins, these silver products are bound to run out of stock soon.Each of these silver coins is struck using 1 troy ounce of 0.999 pure silver. Moreover, since these coins are a result of the partnership between the Republic of Congo and the Scottsdale Mint, they bear a face value of 5000 Francs CFA.Adult male gorillas are called silverbacks due to their distinctive silver shaded back. They are the most mature of a pack of mountain gorillas and take on the role of leader, guiding and protecting the pack from predators and intruders.The obverses of these coins feature the proud silver back gorilla, bellowing his powerful roar that can scare off even the bravest and biggest of foes. Furthermore, the outer edge of the silver coin displays the name of the coin ‘Congo Silverback Gorilla,’ the year of issue ‘2015,’ and the weight and purity of silver ‘1 oz 999 silver.’ While the obverse honors the gorilla, the reverse of the coin highlights the Republic of Congo crest, in addition to the official face value assigned to the coin.