2020 Sierra Leone Big Cat Cougar .5 Gram Gold Proof Coin

Description

The Cougar is also known as a mountain lion or puma, but they all refer to the same impressive, tawny coloured big cat. This solitary and stealthy cat is rarely seen in the wild as it is most active during twilight and night time house, when it sneaks through the shadows undetected.
They are ambush hunters and hide behind rocks or in tree branches and have the ability to jump upwards of 18 feet from a sitting position and can leap up to 40 feet horizontally. Unlike the other big cats, Cougars cannot roar but they are able to make calls like a human scream. They are also the biggest cat that is able to purr and meow which is probably due to the fact that they are more closely related to domestic cats rather than other large cats like lions and tigers.
The final coin in this series depicts the Head of a Cougar with the word ?COUGAR? incused and the words ?BIG CATS? raised. The denomination of is displayed on the obverse of the coin. This coin will be presented in a red leatherette presentation box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. This is the final coin in the series and completes the collection of five coins.
ITEM SPECIFICS
YEAR OF ISSUE:
2020
ISSUING COUNTRY:
Sierra Leone
DENOMINATION:

WEIGHT:
1/2 gram
COMPOSITION:
.999 Gold
FINISH:
Proof
MINTAGE:
199
DIAMETER:
11mm
PACKAGING:
Display Box w/COA