Eyes of the World: Africa, Balance of the Elephant - 22,42 g - Silver Collector Coin

People have always admired the elephant's aloof demeanor and calming sense of peace. These qualities are highlighted on The Serenity of the Elephant, the fourth coin in the five-piece Eyes of the World series, in the form of sapphire blue elephant eyes made from sparkling Swarovski® crystals. The people of Africa have worshipped elephants since ancient times. In Cameroon, revered kings are equated with elephants. Many of the religious and political rituals and traditions that stem from the perceptions people have of elephants date back to a time when the rights of the thick-skinned elephant were not yet restricted by humans. To ensure that the natural habitat of elephants does not disappear any more than it already has, a new and consistent approach to conservation is essential. This requires patience and perseverance - the qualities that make the elephant such a revered animal. The obverse of the coin is dominated by a massive African elephant in its natural habitat, the image surrounded by a decorative pattern reminiscent of those seen on African fabrics. The reverse of the coin features a close-up of the elephant's head, highlighting its brilliant sapphire blue eyes.