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Big 5: Buffalo - 2019 Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Coin British Pobjoy Mint
The Mint says about this coin: Pobjoy Mint are thrilled to announce the release of the The African Buffalo in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel as part of the stunning collection of the Big Five African Animals. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, the coin has been re-released in Cupro Nickel after the recent success of the High Relief 2oz Silver coins. This coin features the unpredictable Buffalo, with a special incused rim that consists of an African pattern in order to continue the theme. This coin features the head and horns of the magnificent Buffalo, looking on with purpose. The Buffalo coin helps make this stunning set in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel an incredible collection featuring the wildlife that anyone visiting Africa would love to see. This coin can be purchased individually or as part of a set along with the other four animals of the Big Five. Show more The Buffalo is the only animal of the Big Five not to be endangered. Across the world, there are millions of Buffalo, particularly of the water Buffalo variety. Commonly, Buffalo are used for preparing land for farming purposes and carrying heavy loads. In comparison to the domesticated Buffalo, the African Buffalo is a slightly different species. They are used to fight off predators such as Lions and Crocodiles, and so they can be wild and unpredictable. Game hunters often consider them to be the most dangerous of the Big Five, with Buffalo posing a high threat of ambushing and attacking hunters, but thankfully, when you go on a safari these days, the only item that will pointed at these magnicificent animals will be a camera. Material: Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Size: 38.60mm Weight: 28.28gms Pobjoy Mint SKU#: L4470705 |