2017 Republic of Ghana 1 oz Silver African Leopard Coin NGC MS70 Early Release Exclusive Africa Label

Why purchase this perfectly struck Ghana 2017 African Leopard 1 oz. Silver coin?

This first release of a gorgeous new series issued by the Republic of Ghana commemorates the African Leopard. Native to many African countries, the African Leopard is known to be a highly adaptive species, surviving in habitats that range from mountainous forests to grasslands and savannahs. Minted in the U.S. by renowned precious metals manufacturer Scottsdale Mint, this stunning 38.6 mm diameter bullion coin is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver, with a mintage limit of 50,000.

Beautiful, Sharp Leopard design

Featured on the reverse is a fierce leopard on a rock, stalking forward towards unseen prey. The image is surrounded by long, thin blades of grass and accompanied by the inscriptions "AFRICAN LEOPARD" and "1 oz 999 SILVER."

The obverse image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. A leopard print field surrounds the portrait, along with the legend "ELIZABETH II," "2017," "REPUBLIC OF GHANA" and the coin's denomination "FIVE CEDIS."

Flawless Mint State 70 with the exclusive Africa label

Received by the grading service within the first thirty days of release, this perfect 2017 Ghana 1 oz. Silver coin featuring the African Leopard is graded Mint State 70 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The magnificent coin is encapsulated in an NGC holder bearing ModernCoinMart's exclusive Africa themed label, designated Early Releases.