2017 1 Oz Chad Lion BU

First year of the African Lion series.

Obverse: The obverse of the coin includes the same design featured on all coins in the series. The map of the African continent is featured and each year the nation of issue is highlighted within the map. The other nations of Africa are not visible by national boundaries, but the Republic of Chad is visible as a mirrored section within the otherwise matte appearance of the continental map. The name of the country "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" is inscribed at the top. The denomination of "5000 FRANCS CFA" is inscribed along the rim at the lower left. An inscription of "1 OZ 999 FINE SILVER" can be found at the lower right. The bottom inscription bears the date of "2017".

Reverse: The reverse depicts the image of a lioness creeping stealthily through the grass with her intent gaze fixed on her prey. The text "AFRICAN LION" is inscribed to the upper right.