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  • 10 Dollar 1995, KM# 10, Namibia, Miss Universe Namibia, Leopard
  • 10 Dollar 1995, KM# 10, Namibia, Miss Universe Namibia, Leopard
Description

Miss Universe 1995 was the 44th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, held on May 12, 1995, in Windhoek, Namibia—marking the first time the event was hosted in Africa. The title was won by Chelsi Smith of the United States, who impressed the judges with her intelligence, confidence, and charisma. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Sushmita Sen of India. Smith became the seventh American to win Miss Universe and later pursued a career in modeling, acting, and television. The event was notable for its celebration of Namibia’s independence and cultural heritage, with the Swakopmund dunes and Namibian wildlife serving as a stunning backdrop.

Obverse

Depicts coat of arms of Namibia, date and country name below.

The coat of arms depicts the national flag on the shield, African fish eagle above, Oryx supports the shield from two sides, Welwitschia mirabilis, a unique desert plant, below on top of national the motto.

UNITY LIBERTY JUSTICE
1995
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

Reverse

Depicts a colored detailed view of a mature leopard with keen eyesight. The series title is above and the denomination is below.

The leopard (Panthera pardus) is a large, solitary big cat native to Africa and Asia, known for its golden-yellow coat with black rosettes. In Namibia, leopards are widely distributed across various habitats, from savannas and mountains to arid deserts, including the Namib Desert. They are highly adaptable and elusive predators, capable of hunting a wide range of prey, from small rodents to large antelope. Unlike lions, leopards are excellent climbers, often dragging their kills into trees to avoid scavengers like hyenas. Namibia is home to some of the largest leopards in Africa, and the species plays a significant role in the country’s wildlife conservation and eco-tourism, particularly in Etosha National Park and private game reserves.

Miss
UNIVERSE
NAMIBIA
10 $

Edge

10 Dollar

KM# 10 Schön# 10
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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