Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx, Coin from Congo, Democratic Republic of the - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx, Coin from Congo, Democratic Republic of the
CoinSilver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx

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 the fifth issue in the Prehistoric Life series of premium bullion and collector coins, and features the Archaeopteryx (Archaeopteryx lithographica).

Archaeopteryx is the extinct representative of the primordial birds and lived on Earth about 150 million years ago in the Upper Jurassic period. Its name originates from ancient Greek and translates as "old feather" or "old wing". The ancestral bird is comparable in size to a pigeon, researchers suspect a wingspan of about 50 centimetres and a body weight of no more than 500 grams. Until today, there is a disagreement about the flying skills of Archaeopteryx. It is assumed that he moved mainly on the ground by fast hopping and only occasionally took off into the air.

MintGeiger Edelmetalle Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 12,000
Obverse
Congo, Democratic Republic of the / Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx - obverse photo

Within a beaded border, the obverse of the coin depicts the Coat of Arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which consists of a leopard head surrounded by an elephant tusk to the left and a spear to the right. On a ribbon below, the national motto JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL (from French: Justice, Peace, Work).

Below the Coat of Arms, in small letters the precious metal of the coin: 1 oz Ag 999.9 (one troy ounce of 99.99% silver; Ag is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver).

Around above, the name of the country: REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO.

Around below, the nominal face value of the coin: · 20 FRANCS ·.

Obverse Inscription REPUBLIQUE DEMOCATIQUE DU CONGO · 20 FRANCS ·
Reverse
Congo, Democratic Republic of the / Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx - reverse photo

The reverse design depicts the prehistoric bird holding on to a branch with its claws. Above its spread wings are the inscriptions ARCHAEOPTERYX and 152 - 145 MIO YEARS BC (i.e. the species lived from about 152 until about 145 million years ago), and the year of issue 2021.

Around above in the rim, the name of the series: PREHISTORIC LIFE.

The rim around below is decorated like the markings of a stopwatch, with periods of Earth's history marked along it: TRIASSIC 250 - 200 MIO. YEARS BC on the left, JURASSIC 200 - 145 MIO. YEARS BC below, and CRETACEOUS 145 - 66 MIO. YEARS BC on the right.

Reverse Inscription PREHISTORIC LIFE ARCHAEOPTERYX 152 - 145 MIO YEARS BC 2021
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: individual coin in protective capsule, or 20 coins in mint tube.

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Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx: Known varieties
Variety Coloured Reverse
Images Congo, Democratic Republic of the / Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx / Coloured Reverse - obverse photo Congo, Democratic Republic of the / Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx / Coloured Reverse - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 2,000 (included in total)
Details

Photo-realistic colour of the reverse design.

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Silver Ounce 2021 Prehistoric Life - Archaeopteryx: Details
CountryCongo, Democratic Republic of the
CurrencyCongolese Franc
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2021
SymbolCoat of Arms of Congo, Democratic Republic
Face Value20 (x Franc)
Total Mintage12,000
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDQRAP-EBNC-XBLG-EYJD
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