Silver Coin African Ounce: Spotted Hyena 2026, 1/12 ounce

The featured silver coin issued in 1/12 ounce weight.

The centipede hyena is a large predator of the hyena family, inhabiting the savannas and semi-deserts of sub-Saharan Africa. It is known for its distinctive mottled coat and strong body structure. Centipede hyenas live in large, organized clans led by a female - a rarity in the mammalian world. Although they are often associated with scavenging, they are in fact excellent hunters, capable of hunting even zebra or antelope. They communicate using a variety of sounds, including their famous "laugh," which helps them maintain contact in a group. The centipede hyena plays an important role in the ecosystem, as it helps balance populations of other animals and cleans the environment of debris.

The reverse shows us an adult hyena with its two cubs. The animals are placed on the background of the African continent Above them is an outline of the African continent, which is the subject of the valentine. Around we can see the name of the series, the date of issue, as well as the weight of the coin and the purity test of the silver. On the obverse, the coat of arms of the republic of Rwanda is placed in the central part, and at the very bottom the denomination, in this case amounting to 10 Rwandan francs.