Silver Ounce 1998 African Wildlife - Elephant Reaching Tree, Coin from Zambia - detailed information

Within a plain border, the obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of Zambia, featuring a shield with wavy vertical lines - a representation of Victoria Falls with water cascading over rocks. The shield is surmounted by a pick and hoe, crossed, representing the country's economic backbone: agriculture and mining; above them, an African fish eagle representing freedom and the nation's hope for the future. The shield is supported by two figures - a man on the left and a woman on the right; at their feet are represented Zambia's natural resources: minerals and mining, agriculture and wildlife.

On a ribbon below, which curls around an ear of corn, the national motto ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION, which emphasises the need for unity in a country of over 72 ethnic groups.

Below the Coat of Arms, the hallmark 999 indicates the 99.9% purity of the silver.

Around above, the name of the issuing authority: BANK OF ZAMBIA. The date of issue, 1998, is divided by the Coat of Arms.

Around below, the face value 5000 KWACHA.

At centre, the reverse of the coin displays an adult African elephant reaching into a tree with its trunk.

Around above, the name of the coin series: AFRICAN WILDLIFE.

Around below, · ELEPHANT and the precious metal content · 1 oz Ag 999 · (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver).