The first coin in the series features the ultimate icon of the savanna – the Giraffe. The world’s tallest mammal, the Giraffe averages at around 4.6-6.1 metres tall, with their legs alone often being taller than most humans. These incredible animals were referred to by Arab prophets as the “Queen of the Beasts” due to their delicate features and graceful poise. Like human fingerprints, no two individual giraffes share the same pattern, making these animals truly unique.
Sub-Saharan Africa provides the most incredible opportunities for wildlife sightings, with an extremely varied mixture of animals across the continent. With such diversity of wildlife, Africa holds the titles for the biggest animals, the most dangerous animals, the fastest animals, the strongest animals, the most elusive animals, and so on. Therefore, it seems only right to depict some more of these iconic animals on a brand new five coin series.
The coin has been produced in uncirculated Cupro Nickel. The design features the head of a Giraffe in relief with the word “GIRAFFE” whilst the obverse of the coin shows the coat of arms of the Republic of Sierra Leone. This is the first coin in the series and a further four coins will be released featuring: The Hippo, The Antelope, The Baboon and The Zebra.
