Niue: Prehistoric World - Parasaurolophus colored $1 Silver 2023 Proof

Niue: Prehistoric World - Parasaurolophus colored $1 Silver 2023 Proof is the fifth coin in the "Prehistoric World" series. The coin depicts a prehistoric, herbivorous dinosaur. The animal lived about 76-72 million years ago. The dinosaur moved on four legs and had a distinctive duck beak complete with comb. The weight of the prehistoric animal reached up to 5t, with a body length of about 9.5m.

The specimen was struck in pure Ag bullion.999, weighing 31.1 grams, with a diameter of 37 mm, in standard proof. The product has an edition of only 1,000 pieces.

This unique piece was designed by Petr Patka, DiS. and produced by the Czech Mint, as well as being official legal tender in Niue. The coin comes with a guarantee as to the legality, purity of the bullion and the origin of the metal. The product comes in the original box with a certificate of authenticity.

Obverse of the coin is decorated with the Niue coat of arms and a dinosaur skeleton, the inscription "NIUE ISLAND" and the denomination and year of the coin.

Reverse depicts a colored Parasaurolophus along with other dinosaurs. The reverse side bears the inscription " PARASAUROLOPHUS".