2021 Archaeopteryx Prehistoric Life Congo 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin

This 2021 Archaeopteryx Prehistoric Life Congo 1oz Silver Bullion Coin comes in an airtight capsule.

COIN INFORMATION

The fifth issue of the Series Prehistoric Life from the Congo is dedicated to the Archaeopteryx (Archaeopteryx lithographica). The motive of the premium bullion coin, struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver, depicts the prehistoric bird holding on to a branch with its claws. Above his spread wings are the inscriptions “PREHISTORIC LIFE”, “ARCHAEOPTERYX”, “152 – 145 MIO YEARS BC” and the year of issue 2021. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Archaeopteryx is the extinct representative of the primordial birds and lived on Earth about 150 million years ago in the Upper Jurassic period. Its name originates from ancient Greek and translates as “old feather” or “old wing”. The ancestral bird is comparable in size to a pigeon, researchers suspect a wingspan of about 50 centimeters and a body weight of no more than 500 grams. Until today, there is a disagreement about the flying skills of Archaeopteryx. It is assumed that he moved mainly on the ground by fast hopping and only occasionally took off into the air.

• Obverse: Depicts the Democratic Republic of Congo coat of arms and the denomination. Included is the year of issue, face value, fineness and weight.
• Reverse: Depicted perched on a branch and surveying his territory perhaps, it’s a great way to show of this remarkable creature in all its glory. Like the previous entrants in this series, there’s a title and timeline border that frames the art on both silver coins.

2021 Archaeopteryx Prehistoric Life Congo 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin

Manufacturer: Scottsdale Mint
Dimensions: 38.6mmx 3.2mm
Weight (grams): 31.10300
Fineness: 999
Mintage: 10,000

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Each 1 ounce bullion coin will be delivered in an individual coin capsule by fully insured royal mail
• Prices are all inclusive, discounts for multiple item purchases are automatically applied at the cart stage of your transaction
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