Silver Kilo 2021 Mandala Elephant, Coin from Ghana - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II REPUBLIC OF GHANA 1000 CEDIS 2019 1 kg Ag999.

The inscription also includes the precious metal content; 1 kg Ag 999 means "one kilogram of 99.9% silver - "Ag" is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver.

It is unclear why the Queen's effigy and legend are shown, given that she was Queen of Ghana only until 1960, after which time the country became a republic.

The reverse design features a stylised image of the face of an elephant composed by elaborate mandala motifs. The elephant is enhanced by a Swarovski crystal above the eyes.

The image is surrounded by fine geometric motifs.

There is no inscription.

Finish: antique, coloured, crystal insert, edge numbering.
Packaging: in display box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.