Silver Coin Prehistoric Life - Plateosaurus Colorized 1 oz Silver 2026
The Prehistoric Life – Plateosaurus Colorized 1 oz Silver 2026 Coin is a unique, colorized edition of the first release in the Prehistoric Life series, dedicated to the fascinating world of prehistoric reptiles. The star of this edition is the Plateosaurus – one of the earliest large herbivorous dinosaurs, which lived at the end of the Triassic period approximately 214–204 million years ago. The coin was struck from 1 troy ounce of pure Ag 9999 silver in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, and then enhanced with selective coloring that highlights the details of the design. The worldwide mintage of this version is limited to just 2,000 pieces.
Plateosaurus belonged to the group of sauropodomorphs, which were the ancestors of the largest dinosaurs ever to inhabit the Earth. It could reach a length of up to 10 meters and moved mainly on two limbs, although when needed it could also support itself with its front legs. Thanks to its long neck, it could easily reach vegetation, and its numerous fossils discovered in Europe have allowed scientists to study in detail the anatomy and lifestyle of one of the most important representatives of the Late Triassic.
The coin was issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has a face value of 20 Francs, a diameter of 38.6 mm, and was struck from 1 troy ounce of Ag 9999 silver. The colorized finish gives the composition a realistic appearance, further emphasizing the silhouette of the Plateosaurus and the details of the prehistoric landscape.
Obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The design also includes information about the coin’s weight, silver purity, and face value of 20 Francs.
Reverse features a majestic Plateosaurus in its natural habitat. In the background, other dinosaurs and lush vegetation characteristic of the Triassic era can be seen. At the top, the name of the series PREHISTORIC LIFE, the dinosaur’s name, its period of existence, and the year of issue 2026 are displayed. Along the rim, there is a timeline presenting the three periods of the Mesozoic era – Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous – together with their corresponding time ranges, emphasizing the educational nature of the entire series.