Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs, Coin from South Africa - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs, Coin from South Africa
CoinSilver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs

South Africa pioneered modern bullion coinage when it first issued the Krugerrand on 3 July 1967 to help market South African gold; it is the first modern bullion coin and is still issued today.

Gradually, the South African Mint started diversifying the range, first by issuing fractional Krugerrands, then by introducing different designs and metals, such as a silver one-ounce (1 oz) format. These include silver 1 oz Krugerrands, the Protea series, the Natura series, as well as one-year types that do not fall into a particular series. Some are made of Sterling silver (92.5%) alloyed with copper, just like the British pre-decimal Crown coins, and some are 99.9% silver. The Sterling versions are overall heavier though, so they also contain exactly one ounce of pure silver or 1oz Absolute Silver Weight (1.000 oz ASW); they are called "Crowns" in the "Crown and Tickey" coin sets in which some of them are issued, and are officially denominated as two, five or ten Rands.

This coin is part of the Natura coin series by the South African Mint, which celebrates Africa’s unique natural heritage.

The South African Mint says about it:
"A new chapter in the award-winning Natura series began with the introduction of the palaeontology theme in 2018, in recognition of South Africa’s significance to this field and study of plant and animal fossils.

The first instalment of the palaeontology-themed 24ct gold coins focused on "Rise of the dinosaurs - Archosauria", and as a response to popular demand, the South African Mint released the first silver Natura coin under this theme in 2019.

The South African Mint is proud to introduce the 2020 silver Natura coin, the second ever silver coin to join the Natura series. This coin also focuses on the "Rise of the dinosaurs - Archosauria" theme and bears the same image as the 2018 1oz 24ct gold coin - the Coelophysis rhodesiensis."

Coelophysis rhodesiensis is an extinct species of coelophysid theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 188 million years ago during the early part of the Jurassic Period in what is now Africa. The species was a small to medium-sized, lightly built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore, that could grow up to 3 m long.

MintSouth African Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 15,000
Obverse
South Africa / Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs - obverse photo

The obverse depicts the fossilised skull, neck and shoulder of an "Erythrosuchus africanus" dinosaur.

Below that, the inscription RISE OF THE DINOSAURS; below, the legend SOUTH AFRICA, below which the Roman numerals MMXX represent the year of issue 2020.

In the exergue, the name of the series ARCHOSAURIA.

Obverse Inscription RISE OF THE DINOSAURS SOUTH AFRICA MMXX ARCHOSAURIA
Reverse
South Africa / Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin features two Coelophysidae - highly successful primitive theropod dinosaurs that lived worldwide from the late Triassic to early Jurassic.

Coelophysis rhodesiensis, a small, agile dinosaur which preyed on small animals, inhabited South Africa and Zimbabwe during the early part of the Jurassic period. This slenderly built, bipedal dinosaur grew up to 3 m long and weighed about 32 kg.

The value and denomination 25 RAND are in two lines below the dinosaur figures. Below that, the name of the series: NATURA, below which COELOPHYSIS.

The content: 1 OZ Ag 999 is in the exergue (Ag is abbreviated from Argentum, which means "silver" in Latin and is used internationally on silver bullion coinage).

Reverse Inscription 25 RAND NATURA COELOPHYSIS 1 OZ Ag 999
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Mintage limited to 15,000 Brilliant Uncirculated coins, issue price R 595.

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All (60) coins of type: Silver Ounce (1 oz)
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Silver Ounce 2015 Whale unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2015
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Silver Ounce 2015 KBR - Sea unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2015
Silver Crown 2015 Griqua Town - Upper unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2015
Silver Crown 2015 Griqua Town - Lower unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2015
Silver Crown 2015 Steam Trains unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2015
Silver Ounce 2016 Sunbird unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Ounce 2016 Rock-jumper unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Ounce 2016 Disa unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Ounce 2016 Gladiolus unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Crown 2016 CWCBR - Fossils unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Crown 2016 CWCBR - People unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Crown 2016 Dolos unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Ounce 2016 Cheetah unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Ounce 2016 White Shark unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2016
Silver Ounce 2017 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Ounce 2017 Caspian Tern unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2017
Silver Ounce 2017 Blue Crane unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2017
Silver Ounce 2017 Starfish Lily unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2017
Silver Ounce 2017 Yellow Wine Cup unknown SOUTH AFRICA 2017
Silver Ounce 2017 OR Tambo Centenary unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2017
Silver Crown 2017 Heart Transplant unknown Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2017
Silver Ounce 2018 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Crown 2018 FIFA World Cup 15,292 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2018 Sandgrouse 432 SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2018 Heron 418 SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2018 Orange Tritonia 409 SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2018 Grass Crinum 474 SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2018 UNESCO - Cape Griffon 122 SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2018 UNESCO - Kudu 156 SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Crown 2018 Computed Tomography 365 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2018 Nelson Mandela Centenary 4,421 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2018
Silver Ounce 2019 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Ounce 2019 Big Five - Elephant 18,161 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2019
Silver Ounce 2019 Big Five - Lion 18,116 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2019
Silver Ounce 2019 Constitutional Democracy 1,351 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2019
Silver Crown 2019 Polymer Putty 1,136 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2019
Silver Ounce 2019 Rise of the Dinosaurs 11,945 RISE OF THE DINOSAURS SOUTH AFRICA MMXIX ARCHOSAURIA
Silver Ounce 2019 Turaco 422 SOUTH AFRICA 2019
Silver Ounce 2019 Hornbill 423 SOUTH AFRICA 2019
Silver Ounce 2019 Flame Lily 421 SOUTH AFRICA 2019
Silver Ounce 2019 Impala Lily 422 SOUTH AFRICA 2019
Silver Ounce 2020 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Crown 2020 Retinal Cryoprobe 2,200 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA 2020
Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs 15,000 RISE OF THE DINOSAURS SOUTH AFRICA MMXX ARCHOSAURIA
Silver Ounce 2020 Big Five - Rhino 18,000 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2020
Silver Ounce 2020 Big Five - Leopard 18,000 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2020
Silver Ounce 2021 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Ounce 2021 Big Five - Buffalo 18,000 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2021
Silver Ounce 2021 Big Five - Elephant 18,500 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2021
Silver Ounce 2022 Krugerrand 21,000 Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Ounce 2022 Big Five - Lion 18,500 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2022
Silver Ounce 2022 Big Five - Rhino 18,500 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2022
Silver Ounce 2023 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Ounce 2023 Big Five - Leopard 23,500 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2023
Silver Ounce 2023 Big Five - Buffalo 23,500 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2023
Silver Ounce 2024 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
Silver Ounce 2024 Big Five - Elephant 13,000 Coat of Arms of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA BIG FIVE 2024
Silver Ounce 2025 Krugerrand unknown Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
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Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs: Details
CountrySouth Africa
CurrencyRand
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz) Crown
Issued2020
Face ValueVaries (x Rand)
Total Mintage15,000
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.7250 mm
Thickness3.4000 mm
Mass31.1070 g
OCC IDRMKG-EZAC-DYGL-ONXQ
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Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs: Photos
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Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs: Photo R25 1oz Fine-Silver: Coelophysis Rhodesiensis / thumbnail R25 1oz Fine-Silver: Coelophysis Rhodesiensis
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Silver Ounce 2020 Rise of the Dinosaurs: Photo R25 1oz Fine-Silver: Coelophysis Rhodesiensis / thumbnail R25 1oz Fine-Silver: Coelophysis Rhodesiensis
Copyright: South African Mint
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