Gold Coin Prehistoric Life II - Tupandactylus 0.5 g of gold 2026 Proof
Gold Coin Prehistoric Life II - Tupandactylus 0.5 g of gold 2026 Proof
Gold Coin Prehistoric Life II - Tupandactylus 0.5 g of gold 2026 Proof brings a prehistoric flying reptile to precious metal. Issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2026, this Prehistoric Life II coin focuses on the distinctive head crest of Tupandactylus.
A prehistoric theme for a collection
Tupandactylus was a pterosaur, a flying reptile. The coin composition shows it with outstretched wings above an expansive landscape. Its prominent crest and elongated outline give the scene a recognisable character. The subject offers a way to build a collection around ancient life on Earth and compare interpretations of the same motif in different precious-metal versions.
Metal, denomination and mintage
The coin contains 0.5 g of gold with .9999 fineness. Its diameter is 11 mm and its face value is 100 francs. The declared mintage of this version is 2 000 coins.
The Proof finish highlights the details of this small gold coin. The 0.5 g format combines the series motif with a face value of 100 francs and is a separate version from the silver issues.
Obverse and reverse
Obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a leopard’s head, tusk and spear. It is accompanied by the country name, JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL and indications of weight, metal and denomination.
Reverse shows Tupandactylus in flight, with a second individual in the background. PREHISTORIC LIFE, TUPANDACTYLUS, a reference to 112 million years and 2026 appear on the coin. Names of geological periods complete the rim.