Silver Coin Congo: Prehistoric Life - Velociraptor Mongoliensis colored 1 oz Silver 2025
Silver Coin Congo: Prehistoric Life - Velociraptor Mongoliensis colored 1 oz Silver 2025 is the colored edition of the acclaimed Prehistoric Life series, presenting the most fascinating species of the prehistoric world. The issue is dedicated to Velociraptor mongoliensis – one of the most recognizable predatory dinosaurs, depicted in accordance with current paleontological knowledge, with clearly visible feathers.
The coin is struck from 1 oz of .9999 fine silver and has a diameter of 38.6 mm. The 2025 issues feature a reeded edge and legal tender status with a denomination of 20 Francs, issued by the Democratic Republic of Congo. The colored version enhances the details of the design, adding realism and dynamism to the scene.
The Prehistoric Life series stands out for its narrative character – each issue presents a dinosaur in its natural habitat, in a dynamic scene, with clear markings of the species and its period of existence. It is a proposition for paleontology-themed collectors as well as investors seeking high-purity silver in an attractive form.
The obverse features the coat of arms of Congo along with the denomination “20 Francs” and information about the weight and purity of the silver.
The reverse depicts a colored Velociraptor mongoliensis in its natural environment, hunting a small mammal. The design includes the inscriptions “VELociraptor Mongoliensis”, the range “75-71 MIO YEARS BC”, the year of issue “2025”, and the series name “PREHISTORIC LIFE”.




