1 ounce silver Congo 2022 BU - SHOEBILL STORK - King of the Swamps - 500 CFA

1 oz Congo 2022 BU - SHOEBILL STORK - 1,000 CFA
Mintage 20.000 - Capsule - Serie Wildlife Issue 2

The Theme Shows the Shoebill Stork - King of the Swamps

Coat of Arms Congo

Technische Daten Coin Data

Congo - 2022 - BU - 1,000 CFA Francs
Publisher Scottsdale Mint
Series Wildlife Issue 2
1 oz = 31,1 g .999 Silber - Silver
Auflage - Mintage 20,000 - in Protective Capsule

The Shoebill Stork, also known as the “King of the Swamps,” is a large bird native to the wetlands of East Africa. With a wingspan of up to 8 feet and a height of 5 feet, it is an impressive and imposing sight. But it is the bird’s unique and distinct appearance that truly sets it apart. Its large, hooked beak and flat, shoe-shaped head give it a prehistoric look, as if it has been plucked straight out of the Jurassic era.

Despite its formidable appearance, the Shoebill Stork is a solitary and elusive creature, making it a rare and highly sought-after sighting for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. It is also a formidable hunter, using its massive beak to spear fish and other prey in the murky waters of its habitat. But its numbers are dwindling due to habitat loss and hunting, making conservation efforts vital to the survival of this magnificent and mysterious bird.