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The Democratic Republic of the Congo normally uses banknotes for circulation, and does not issue coins in the Congolese Franc currency. However, the country has authorised some foreign mints to issue commemorative and bullion coins under its jurisdiction. Most of them are in standard bullion sizes, including one ounce of silver - such as this coin. This coin is part of the Extinct Predators Series, and is dedicated to Dusicyon Australis - the "Falkland Islands Wolf". The Falkland Islands wolf was the only native land mammal of the Falkland Islands. It became extinct in 1876, the first known canid to have become extinct in historical times. The Falkland Islands wolf existed on both West and East Falkland, but Charles Darwin was uncertain if they were differentiated varieties or subspecies. Its fur had a tawny colour and the tip of the tail was white. Its diet is unknown, but, due to the absence of native rodents on the Falklands, probably consisted of ground-nesting birds, such as geese and penguins, seal pups, and insects, as well as seashore scavenging. It has sometimes been said that it may have lived in burrows. An Ice Age land bridge or ice connection between the Falkland Islands and South America, enabling the species’ ancestors to traverse the gap, has long been suggested. It seems likely that the founding population of the wolf crossed on this ice bridge during the last Ice Age. | ||||||
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Variety | Coloured Reverse | |
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Mintage | Issued: 3,000 (included in total) |
Coins in the Extinct Predators series include:
- 1 oz Silver, Spinosaurus, Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Spinosaurus, Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Megalodon, Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Megalodon, Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Mosasaurus, Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Mosasaurus, Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Phorusrhacidae ("Terror Birds"), Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Phorusrhacidae ("Terror Birds"), Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Smilodon (Sabre-toothed Tiger), Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Smilodon (Sabre-toothed Tiger), Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Thylacoleo Carnifex (Marsupial Lion), Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Thylacoleo Carnifex (Marsupial Lion), Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Dusicyon Australis (Falkland Islands Wolf), Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Dusicyon Australis (Falkland Islands Wolf), Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Varanus Priscus (Megalania), Congo 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, Varanus Priscus (Megalania), Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Phelsuma Gigas (Giant Gecko), Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Phelsuma Gigas (Giant Gecko), Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Megateuthis Gigantea (Giant Squid), Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Megateuthis Gigantea (Giant Squid), Senegal 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Ursus Spelaeus (Cave Bear), Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Ursus Spelaeus (Cave Bear), Senegal 2023
- 1 oz Silver, Titanoboa, Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Titanoboa, Senegal 2023
- 1 oz Silver, Thylacinus Cynocephalus (Tasmanian Tiger), Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Thylacinus Cynocephalus (Tasmanian Tiger), Senegal 2023
- 1 oz Silver, Pterygotus ("Sea scorpion"), Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Pterygotus ("Sea scorpion"), Senegal 2023
- 1 oz Silver, Puijila Darwini (Seal), Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Puijila Darwini (Seal), Senegal 2023
- 1 oz Silver, Pteranodon (Flying reptile), Congo 2021
- 0.5 g Gold, Pteranodon (Flying reptile), Senegal 2022
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Country | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
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Currency | Congolese Franc |
Coin Type | Silver Ounce (1 oz) |
Issued | 2020 |
Symbol | Coat of Arms of Congo, Democratic Republic |
Face Value | 20 (x Franc) |
Total Mintage | 8,000 |
Current | Yes |
Material | 0.999 Silver |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 38.6100 mm |
Mass | 31.1000 g |
OCC ID | DKLM-EMKC-XJGA-ENZB |
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2020 Dem. Rep. of Congo 1 oz Silver Extinct Predators - Dusicyon Australis
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