Limited mintage of 999 coins. 2015 is the First issue of the Benin Elephant Proof Edition. Remarkable coin because of the true’high relief’ minting technology and design. The MCI mint went to the limit of regular minting to create a relief which at some points reach a height of 1.5 mm. So it is really an Ultra High Relief Plus (see pics). Contains 2 oz of. Supreme quality – made by Germany’s MCI Mint located based in Saxony-Anhalt(Germany). Comes in an original mint sealed capsule with a gorgeous wooden box display case (see pics). Coin ships with all packaging that came from APMEX / the MCI Mint : Coin encapsulated, wooden display case, Certification of Authenticity (COA), and protective outer white box. Obverse: Depiction of a family of elephants at the waters edge. In the background there is a lone tree rising up toward the sky. The typical engravings identifying the coin series, animal represented, and the coins identifying features are also on the obverse. Reverse: Bears the coat of arms for Somalia. Engravings include Somali Republic, the year of issue, and the face value of the coin. Both’stock’ and’non-stock’ images use to illustrate coin. The (non-stock) pictures that have a black background (or edging) are pictures of the coin/packaging you are purchasing. The other pictures for this listing are generic (stock) images used to help illustrate as well. Coin, holder, box, OGP & COA all in pristine condition – just like they came from the mint/APMEX. Coin shows no spots (milkspots or other), specs, or toning. Good one to consider sending in to get certified. I looked at coin with my 5x viewer and I see no flaws/issues. Guaranteed by the Republic of Benin (Africa). Additional information below courtesy APMEX, and other public web sites. 2015 Benin 2oz Silver Forest Elephant Proof Coin (Ultra High Relief Plus, Box + CoA). The African Forest Elephant is the little brother of the more known Bush Elephant. As his name indicates he dwells in the jungle region of Western and Central Africa instead in the savannahs. The Bush Elephant may be the star of all the animal documentaries, and so only few people are aware of the existence and the critical status of the Forest Elephant population. There are approximately half a million Bush Elephants all over Africa, but less than hundred thousand Forest Elephants , and the number is decreasing at an alarming rate due to the increasing numbers of poachers and due to civil wars and poverty. The Forest Elephant needs our help, and the first step is to make known his species and his problems to the world. The two ounce Benin Silver coin comes in two versions Ultra High Relief Plus Proof and an Antique finish. This coin is remarkable because of the high relief. MCI Mint went to the limit of regular minting to create a relief which at some points reach a height of 1.5 mm. So it is really an Ultra High Relief. Since this term is nowadays used very inflationary among the coin business the company named it Ultra High Relief Plus. Among the coin business the company named it Ultra High Relief Plus. 62.2 (2 oz). Proof- Ultra High Relief Plus. The item “2015 Benin African Elephant PROOF’Ultra High Relief Plus’ Silver 2oz coin OGP” is in sale since Saturday, October 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Africa\Other African Coins”. The seller is “roblphilli” and is located in Lewisville, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Certification: Uncertified
- Coin Series: Protection de la Nature – Forest Elephant
- Mintage: 999 Pieces
- Grade: Ungraded
- Full OGP & COA Included: YES
- Country of Issuance: Benin
- Strike: Proof – Ultra High Relief Plus
- Year: 2015
- Weight: 2 ounces
- COA#: 955 or 960
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
- Denomination: 1500 Francs