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2024 Mongolia S1000T Snow Leopard
The Wild Mongolia Series has showcased various animals from Mongolia and Central Asia, including the eagle, wolf, argali, and falcon. The snow leopard is a new addition.
The snow leopard, an elusive creature of the high mountain ranges in Central and South Asia, including the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Pamir, is now part of the Wild Mongolia Series.
Its ability to perfectly blend in with the harsh conditions of Mongolian landscape makes the snow leopard a prime example of survival and adaptability. It inhabits mountains at altitudes of up to 5,500 meters.
Snow leopards are apex predators in their ecosystem, primarily preying on mountain ungulates like ibex, blue sheep, and argali. They are also known to hunt smaller mammals, birds, and domestic livestock when wild prey is scarce. Their hunting style involves stalking and ambushing prey from above, using their powerful hind limbs to leap up to 15 meters in pursuit.
On the obverse, the 2024 Black Proof Silver Mongolia Snow Leopard shows two snow leopards. The left side features a stoic leopard gazing into the distance, dominating the field. The right side includes a stylized image of a leopard with rosettes forming its figure.
The reverse of the 2024 2 oz Black Proof Silver Snow Leopard features the seal of the Central Bank of Mongolia. This design includes the large paws and claws of the leopard gripping wood, with the bank’s seal on the right. The background has a unique geometric pattern with the hidden "2024" date struck into the design. The reverse also includes the Coat of Arms of Mongolia and the inscriptions: "1000 тогрог" – the face value, "MONGOLIA" – the country of issue.
Mongolia
Country in East Asia
Mongolia, a nation bordered by China and Russia, is known for vast, rugged expanses and nomadic culture. Its capital, Ulaanbaatar, centers around Chinggis Khaan (Genghis Khan) Square, named for the notorious founder of the 13th- and 14th-century Mongol Empire. Also in Ulaanbaatar are the National Museum of Mongolia, displaying historic and ethnographic artifacts, and the restored 1830 Gandantegchinlen Monastery. ― Google
Capital: Ulaanbaatar
Population: 3.348 million (2021) World Bank
Currency: Mongolian Tugrik
Continent: Asia
Official language: Mongolian
Government: Republic, Unitary state, Parliamentary republic, Semi-presidential system
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.