Equatorial Guinea – 1993 – 30,000 Francs – African Elephant – 1oz – Gold – PCGS MS67

Equatorial Guinea 1993 – 30,000 Francs – African Elephant – 1 oz Gold – PCGS MS67

A numismatic rarity with a wild animal motif – strictly limited and hardly available

This exceptional gold coin from Equatorial Guinea, minted in 1993, depicts the African elephant —powerful, richly detailed, and in a majestic pose. It is an officially issued commemorative coin with a face value of 30,000 francs .

Crafted from 22-carat gold (.917) with a total weight of 33.93 g, the coin corresponds exactly to 1 troy ounce of gold . It was minted by the renowned South African Mint .

Certified MS67 by PCGS , this specimen is among the highest graded of its kind. Only a few pieces have achieved this grading.

Extremely low available quantity

According to internal market information, only 700 examples of this coin were issued in 1993. Of these, approximately 400 coins were melted down again , meaning that fewer than 300 examples have survived worldwide today. Accordingly, offers on the international collector’s market are rare, especially in this condition.

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Overview of numismatic features

• Country : Republic of Equatorial Guinea

• Year of birth : 1993

• Face value : 30,000 francs

• Motif : African elephant

• Material : Gold 91.67% (.917)

• Weight : 33.93 g gross (1 troy ounce of gold)

• Diameter : approx. 32.8 mm

• Mint quality : Mint State (uncirculated), certified

• Grading : PCGS MS67

• Special feature : Strictly limited, very rare on the market

• Mint : South African Mint

A collector’s item for connoisseurs

This coin combines three rare qualities: a strong wildlife motif, an exceptional issuing country, and an extremely limited edition. It represents a true key piece for collectors of African numismatics or thematic wildlife series – as well as for investors who specifically target scarce, certified unique pieces.

PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) is one of the most prestigious institutions for independent coin grading and has significantly shaped modern numismatics worldwide. A PCGS slab signifies, among other things, verified authenticity, uniform grading standards, and high acceptance among international collectors and dealers.

If you would like to learn more about how PCGS works, the meaning of the individual grades and additions, and the added value of PCGS-certified coins, we invite you to explore the details on this page at your leisure.

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