Scottsdale Mint · Arizona · African Sovereign Series
Africa Animal Gold Coins — Three Series. Two African Nations. One Scottsdale Standard.
Africa is home to some of the most powerful and iconic animals on the planet. Scottsdale Mint has turned that wildlife into some of the most sought-after gold coin series in the collector market — each backed by the official legal tender authority of its respective African nation.
Scottsdale Mint is one of very few private US mints with active coin programs across multiple African nations simultaneously. Every series features annual design changes — making year-specific collecting a genuine strategy for building long-term numismatic value.
.9999 Fine Gold
3 Sovereign Programs
Annual New Designs
IRA Eligible
BU + Colorized
Three Series. Two African Nations. One Scottsdale Standard.
Each African animal series is a distinct sovereign coin program — a different nation, a different animal, a different annual design. All share Scottsdale Mint's ISO 9001:2015 certified production quality and .9999 fine gold specification. Every coin is official legal tender in its issuing nation.
Republic of Chad · Annual Since 2017
Chad Scorpion Gold Coins
Chad Legal Tender
The Deathstalker Scorpion is one of the most feared creatures in the African desert — its venom among the most potent of any scorpion species. Scottsdale Mint has captured that primal menace in .9999 fine gold since 2017, when this series debuted as the inaugural annual program for the Republic of Chad. The obverse carries the Coat of Arms of Chad — a heraldic lion and mountain goat holding a shield with the rising sun — while the reverse showcases the scorpion in its distinctive arched strike pose. Annual designs since 2017 mean a growing catalog with consistent year-over-year collector demand.
Annual since 2017
.9999 Fine Gold
BU + Proof
Central Africa
Republic of Cameroon · Annual Design
Cameroon Cheetah Gold Coins
Cameroon Legal Tender
The world's fastest land animal — capable of reaching 70 mph in seconds, the cheetah is the most aerodynamically perfect predator in nature. Scottsdale Mint renders that speed and precision in .9999 fine gold for the Republic of Cameroon, with annual design changes that capture the cheetah in motion, at rest, and in pursuit. BU and colorized proof variants give collectors two distinct collecting strategies within the same series.
Annual Design
.9999 Fine Gold
BU + Colorized
Central Africa
Republic of Cameroon · Annual Design
Cameroon Mandrill Monkey Gold Coins
Cameroon Legal Tender
The Mandrill is the world's largest monkey — its vivid face markings making it one of the most visually striking primates on earth. Native to the rainforests of Central Africa and found across Cameroon, the Mandrill is a natural fit for this Scottsdale Mint sovereign program. Annual design changes and both BU and colorized proof variants give collectors fresh inventory every year — the colorized versions in particular showcasing the Mandrill's remarkable natural color palette rendered in gold.
Annual Design
.9999 Fine Gold
BU + Colorized
Central Africa
Dealer Insight — Why Annual African Wildlife Programs Hold Collector Value
Annual design programs with limited mintages have a structural collector advantage: once a given year's production closes, it never reopens. Prior-year releases on all three series consistently trade above spot on the secondary market — driven by set collectors filling gaps. Buying current-year issues at BOLD at spot-linked pricing is always the correct entry. Buying prior years from secondary sources means paying the premium set collectors paid to find it.
Coin Specifications: What Every Series Shares
Purity: .9999 fine gold — 24 karat across all three series
Mint: Scottsdale Mint, Arizona — USA (ISO 9001:2015 certified)
Issued under: Respective African nation legal tender authority — Republic of Chad, Republic of Cameroon
Weight: 1 troy oz (fractional sizes available on select series)
IRA eligible: Yes — meets IRS fineness requirements across all series
Finish: Brilliant uncirculated (BU) and colorized proof versions available
Who Buys African Animal Gold Coins
Buyer Type 1
Wildlife Series Collectors
Build complete annual sets across one or more African animal programs. The annual design rotation creates genuine collector demand — earlier years consistently trade above spot as mintages close out permanently.
Buyer Type 2
African Continent Collectors
Collectors who want geographic diversity in their gold holdings — each coin represents a distinct African nation with its own coat of arms, legal tender authority, and natural heritage. Two nations, three series, all at BOLD.
Buyer Type 3
IRA Investors
IRA buyers who want .9999 fine gold with official sovereign status and IRS-approved purity from a trusted US private mint. Scottsdale's ISO-certified production and government-backed legal tender status means custodians approve without friction.
Buying Africa Animal Gold Coins at BOLD
BOLD sources all three Scottsdale Mint African animal programs through authorized distribution only. One dealer, three sovereign African series, all at live spot-linked pricing.
Authorized Distribution — Authentic Scottsdale Mint Products
Every African animal coin at BOLD is sourced through official channels — authenticated at origin across all three series.
BU and Colorized — Full Range Available
BOLD carries both brilliant uncirculated and colorized proof variants across available annual releases — the widest selection of Scottsdale African programs from a single dealer.
Live Spot Pricing — Updated in Real Time
Pricing adjusts continuously against live gold spot across all series. No manual refresh lag, no hidden markups at checkout.
Free Insured Shipping on Orders $199+
Every order ships fully insured with real-time tracking. No surprises at checkout.
IRA Approved — Custodian Coordination Available
All Africa Animal Gold Coins at BOLD are IRA approved gold. Simply purchase and work with your IRA custodian to arrange transfer to your approved depository.
Set Collector Strategy — Buy Current Year, Not Secondary
Collectors filling gaps in prior-year African wildlife sets pay secondary market premiums that can be significant on sought-after designs. Buying current year releases through BOLD at spot-linked pricing is always the correct strategy — lock in annual issues at issue price, not resale price. Questions on bulk or multi-series pricing — call +1 (866) 454-2653.
