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The Mint: Bavarian State Mint

History: The Bavarian State Mint (Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt) is located in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany. It was founded in 1158 by decree of Henry the Lion and is one of the oldest operating mints in the world. Over the course of its history, it has issued coins for various rulers and states, including the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Holy Roman Empire.
Today, the Bavarian State Mint produces a variety of products, including not only circulation coins, but also collector's and commemorative coins, medals, insignia, and other numismatic items.
The Bavarian Mint began its operations in the Middle Ages and continued to function through various historical periods and political changes. Middle Ages: During these times, coin production was a matter of national importance, and coins from Munich were distributed throughout Bavaria and beyond. Modern times: In the 19th century, when Bavaria was a kingdom, the mint continued to issue coins for King Ludwig I and his successors, following the needs and standards of the time. Modern times: In the 20th and 21st centuries, the mint became more modern and began to produce not only coins for Germany, but also for other countries.
In addition to minting coins for circulation, the mint produces: Investment coins. In recent years, interest in precious metals has increased, and the mint issues gold and silver coins as investment instruments.
Price guide:
# Name Series Images Price € Weight Denomination Year Quality Rating RR
149 The Somali Elephant - colored "Christmas theme" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 88 1 oz 100 Shillings 2024 BU Colored 77
150 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 55 1 oz 100 Shillings 2024 BU Gilded 59
151 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 56 1 oz 100 Shillings 2023 BU Gilded 61
152 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 72 1 oz 100 Shillings 2022 BU Gilded 63
153 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 67 1 oz 100 Shillings 2021 BU Gilded 62
154 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 72 1 oz 100 Shillings 2020 BU Gilded 64
155 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 78 1 oz 100 Shillings 2019 BU Gilded 65
156 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 95 1 oz 100 Shillings 2018 BU Gilded 67
157 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 97 1 oz 100 Shillings 2017 BU Gilded 68
158 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 104 1 oz 100 Shillings 2016 BU Gilded 69
159 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 108 1 oz 100 Shillings 2015 BU Gilded 70
160 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 101 1 oz 100 Shillings 2014 BU Gilded 70
161 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 74 1 oz 100 Shillings 2013 BU Gilded 71
162 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 88 1 oz 100 Shillings 2012 BU Gilded 72
163 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 123 1 oz 100 Shillings 2011 BU Gilded 73
164 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 128 1 oz 100 Shillings 2010 BU Gilded 73
165 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 131 1 oz 100 Shillings 2009 BU Gilded 74
166 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 135 1 oz 100 Shillings 2008 BU Gilded 74
167 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 144 1 oz 100 Shillings 2007 BU Gilded 74
168 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 150 1 oz 1000 Shillings 2005 BU Gilded 75
169 The Somali Elephant - gilded African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 163 1 oz 1000 Shillings 2004 BU Gilded 76
170 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 66 1 oz 100 Shillings 2022 BU Colored 67
171 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 71 1 oz 100 Shillings 2021 BU Colored 68
172 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 116 1 oz 100 Shillings 2020 BU Colored 69
173 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 146 1 oz 100 Shillings 2019 BU Colored 70
174 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 150 1 oz 100 Shillings 2018 BU Colored 71
175 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 155 1 oz 100 Shillings 2017 BU Colored 71
176 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 93 1 oz 100 Shillings 2016 BU Colored 72
177 The Somali Elephant - colored "Night" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 135 1 oz 100 Shillings 2022 BU Colored 77
178 The Somali Elephant - colored "Black" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 129 1 oz 100 Shillings 2022 BU Colored 75
179 The Somali Elephant - colored "White" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 129 1 oz 100 Shillings 2022 BU Colored 75
180 The Somali Elephant - colored "Christmas theme" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 102 1 oz 100 Shillings 2023 BU Colored 72
181 The Somali Elephant - colored "Christmas theme" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 105 1 oz 100 Shillings 2022 BU Colored 74
182 The Somali Elephant - colored "Night" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 149 1 oz 100 Shillings 2021 BU Colored 80
183 The Somali Elephant - colored "Night" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 159 1 oz 100 Shillings 2020 BU Colored 81
184 The Somali Elephant - colored "Christmas theme" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 115 1 oz 100 Shillings 2021 BU Colored 76
185 The Somali Elephant - colored "Christmas theme" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 122 1 oz 100 Shillings 2020 BU Colored 77
186 The Somali Elephant - colored "Night" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 166 1 oz 100 Shillings 2019 BU Colored 82
187 The Somali Elephant - colored "Night" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 170 1 oz 100 Shillings 2018 BU Colored 83
188 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 84 1 oz 100 Shillings 2017 BU Colored 74
189 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 91 1 oz 100 Shillings 2014 BU Colored 75
190 The Somali Elephant - colored "Night" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 103 1 oz 100 Shillings 2014 BU Colored 82
191 The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" African Wildlife: Somali Elephant 73 1 oz 100 Shillings 2013 BU Colored 78
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