Silver Coin Congo: Prehistoric Life - Velociraptor Mongoliensis 1 oz Silver 2025
The silver coin Congo: Prehistoric Life - Velociraptor Mongoliensis 1 oz Silver 2025 is a collector-investment issue from the Prehistoric Life series, dedicated to the most fascinating species of the prehistoric world. This time the main motif is Velociraptor mongoliensis – a predator known from present-day Mongolia, depicted in accordance with more recent paleontological findings, including visible feathers.
The coin is struck from 1 oz of .9999 fine silver and has a diameter of 38.6 mm. Pieces are offered in mint condition, and the reeded edge emphasizes the classic character of bullion issues. The issuer is the Democratic Republic of Congo, granting the coin official legal tender status.
The Prehistoric Life series combines an attractive theme with a clear narrative on the reverse: a natural habitat scene, a hunting element, and markings of the species and its time period. It is a proposition for both dinosaur-themed collectors and those seeking high-purity silver in a recognizable series format.
The obverse features the coat of arms of Congo along with the denomination 20 Francs and information about weight and metal purity.
The reverse depicts Velociraptor mongoliensis in its natural habitat, feathered, hunting a small mammal. The design includes the species name, the range “75-71 MIO YEARS BC”, the year of issue “2025”, and the series name “PREHISTORIC LIFE”.