Obverse. Photo © Aureo & Calicó
  • 100 Dollar 1995, KM# B8, Namibia, Miss Universe Namibia, Lion
  • 100 Dollar 1995, KM# B8, Namibia, Miss Universe Namibia, Lion
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 lioness drinking water from a spring, the series title is at the left and the denomination is below.

The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator; although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur and have been known to hunt humans, lions typically do not actively seek out and prey on humans.

Miss
UNIVERSE
NAMIBIA
$100

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.999
Weight 31.27 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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