Ivory Coast 1000 francs Ancient Animals Mammoth Elephant Fauna silver coin 2010

The 2010 Ivory Coast 1000 Francs CFA Ancient Animals – Mammoth silver coin is a fascinating commemorative issue dedicated to one of the most iconic creatures of the Ice Age. Struck in silver with an impressive Proof finish, this collectible celebrates prehistoric wildlife through refined engraving and an innovative design featuring an inset element. The reverse depicts a majestic woolly mammoth walking across a rugged landscape, its massive curved tusks, long shaggy coat, powerful legs, and raised trunk rendered in remarkable detail. The composition is enhanced by the species name, the year, and a rectangular inset representing a genuine mammoth ivory fragment. The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire with the elephant-head shield, radiant rising sun, two palm trees, ribbon, country name, and denomination. Mammoths roamed vast regions of Europe, Asia, and North America during the Pleistocene and became enduring symbols of prehistoric life and extinction. Combining natural history, paleontology, and exceptional minting craftsmanship, this coin is an outstanding addition to any collection devoted to extinct animals or world numismatics.

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