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2023 Congo Silverback Gorilla

1 oz Silver Coin

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  • Weight: 1 Troy oz
  • Purity: .999
  • Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Mintage: 75,000

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2023 Congo Silverback Gorilla 1 oz Silver Coin

Add a powerful wildlife-themed silver release to your collection with the 2023 Congo Silverback Gorilla 1 oz Silver Coin. Issued for the Republic of Congo, this collectible coin features an emotional portrait of a silverback gorilla with its young, celebrating strength, protection, and the deep family bonds found within gorilla groups.

Struck in a 1 troy ounce silver format, this legal tender coin combines detailed animal artwork, African wildlife symbolism, and modern world coin appeal in a design that is both commanding and tender.

Silverback Gorilla Design

The main design side features a large silverback gorilla seated protectively with a young gorilla resting close against him. Imagine the massive adult gorilla filling most of the coin, with broad shoulders, heavy arms, a strong face, and a calm but watchful expression.

The young gorilla appears nestled safely in front of the silverback, creating a scene of protection and care. One of the adult gorilla’s hands rests near the young gorilla, reinforcing the feeling of guidance, security, and family connection.

The silverback’s fur is rendered with fine engraved texture, showing the thick hair across the arms, chest, and shoulders. His face is deeply detailed, with a heavy brow, wide nose, and steady gaze that gives the design a sense of quiet strength. Along the edge, inscriptions identify the year, silver content, and 1 ounce weight.

Republic of Congo Legal Tender Obverse

The opposite side displays the Republic of Congo coat of arms centered within a formal circular layout. The emblem includes official national design elements surrounded by inscriptions that identify the issuing country and legal tender denomination.

This obverse gives the coin its Republic of Congo legal tender status while providing a clean, official contrast to the detailed wildlife scene on the main design side.

African Wildlife Silver Collectible

Silverback gorillas are known as leaders and protectors within their family groups. Their powerful build and silver-gray backs make them instantly recognizable, while their close bonds with younger gorillas reveal a gentler side rooted in care, patience, and protection.

The 2023 Congo Silverback Gorilla 1 oz Silver Coin captures that balance of strength and tenderness in a collectible silver format. Its detailed family-centered design makes it an appealing choice for collectors of African wildlife coins, animal-themed silver releases, and modern legal tender coinage.

Product Specifications

Product: 2023 Congo Silverback Gorilla 1 oz Silver Coin
Year: 2023
Country of Issue: Republic of Congo
Metal: Silver
Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Legal Tender: Republic of Congo
Design: Silverback Gorilla with Young
Theme: African Wildlife
Obverse: Republic of Congo Coat of Arms

Key Highlights

  • Contains 1 troy ounce of silver
  • Features a silverback gorilla with its young
  • Issued for the Republic of Congo
  • Official legal tender coin
  • Displays the Republic of Congo coat of arms on the obverse
  • Wildlife design highlights strength, protection, and family bonds
  • Detailed fur texture and expressive gorilla portrait
  • Appealing to silver buyers, animal coin collectors, and world coin enthusiasts
  • Strong addition to modern African wildlife-themed collections

Order Yours Today

Secure the 2023 Congo Silverback Gorilla 1 oz Silver Coin and add a meaningful African wildlife release to your collection. With its 1 oz silver format, Republic of Congo legal tender status, and detailed silverback gorilla family design, this coin is a memorable choice for collectors who appreciate strength, nature, and powerful animal artwork.

Dimensions38.8 x 3.1 mm
EdgeReeded Edge
FormatRound
ManufacturerScottsdale Mint
Weight1 Troy oz
Purity.999
Minted Year2023
CountryCongo
Denomination500 Francs CFA
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Mintage75,000
Obverse DesignCongo Coat of Arms
Reverse DesignSilverback Gorilla
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