2010-2015 SPRINGBOK 1oz silver coins ( Malawi, Republic of Gabon )

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  1. SILVERCOINSSHOW

    SILVERCOINSSHOW New Member

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    Hi SS,

    Here it is, my complete collection of Springbok (springbock) coins.
    I wonder if you know what makes this series interesting or amazing?


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    I found three things that make this series interesting:

    The obverse design changed: 2010-2011 features the coat of arms of the Republic of Malawi. (Not sure if the diameter has changed as well).
    2012-2015 features the coat of arms of the Gabonese Republic

    Privy Marks are on every coin but not on 2013.

    There is an animal hidden (upside down ) in the ground of the reverse, different for each year. (I don't understand why they put them there, but it was fun to discover them)
     
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    Ha! Those hidden animals are awesome.
    Thanks
     
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    I've got a few of these.. Never noticed before! Pretty cool.

    Will have to check it out the next time I pay 'em a visit.


    Seems like a job for a 5x loupe?
     

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