Burundi Lion

The first of an annual series produced by Sunshine Mint, each coin of which featured a different depiction of the African Lion, were issued on behalf of the country of Burundi. The issue was minted in 2015. The mintage on these was restricted to just 50,000. Coins were issued on behalf of different countries in Africa where the lion makes it's home. Burundi, Congo and Chad were the countries represented during the the series. The coins are minted in .999 FS and have a face value of 5000F.

Silver Bullion Mintage

Design

Obverse: The obverse of the coin bears the forward facing male lion design taken from the seal of Congo, the issuing authority of this coin. The denomination, date, purity and content are also inscribed.

Reverse: The reverse of the coin features a pair of adult lions sitting in the Serengeti gazing over their territory alert to anything that moves. The term "African Lion" and the year are superimposed on the image.