1/20 oz, South Africa, 2018, Gold, Natura - Rise of the Dinosaurs
1/20 oz, South Africa, 2018, Gold, Natura coin that features Euparkeria capensis - Rise of the Dinosaurs and is part of the South African Natura gold bullion coin series celebrating the rich natural heritage of the country.
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The South African Mint says about it:
"A new chapter in the award-winning Natura series begins with the introduction of palaeontology, in recognition of South Africa’s significance to this field and study of plant and animal fossils. In this first instalment of the palaeontology-themed coins, the focus is Rise of the dinosaurs - Archosauria over the five 24ct gold coins.
The Karoo supergroup of South Africa is one of the geological wonders of the world. This 12 km thick layer of sedimentary rock was set down over a period of almost 120 million years when South Africa was still part of southern Gondwanaland.
The Archosauria - crocodiles, pterosaurs, dinosaurs and birds - or the ruling reptiles, were magnificent beasts which ruled over the land and sky for 180 million years, from the Triassic to the Cretacecous periods. The Archosauriforms evolved at the end of the Triassic, finally taking over the last enclaves of synapsid domination. The next step of evolution, which saw the rise of the dinosaurs, crocodiles and pterosaurs, was imminent."
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2018 |
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Value |
1/20 oz |
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Metal |
Gold 0.9999 |
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Weight |
1.555 gram(1/20 Troy) |
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Diameter |
12.00 mm |
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Thickness |
mm |
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Obverse Design |
MJ Scheepers (MJS) |
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Reverse Design |
MJ Scheepers (MJS) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Features the Taung Child, which was the first fossil hominin from Africa and, at the time, the oldest fossil hominin known in the world. This fossil was the single most important discovery in palaeoanthropology and one which has irrevocably changed our view of human evolution. Lettering: RISE OF THE DINOSAURS SOUTH AFRICA MMXVIII ARCHOSAURIA |
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Reverse |
Features an Archosauriform of the Euparkeria capensis species - a large reptile that developed from archosauromorph ancestors some time in the Late Permian (roughly 250 million years ago), similar to a crocodile or alligator. It is depicted mid-jump, trying to catch a bird. Lettering: R 5 NATURA EUPARKERIA 1/20 OZ Au 999.9 MJS (initials, above the exergue line on the right) |
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Edge |
Milled (no edge inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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201 |
101 |
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- Material
- Gold
- Denomination
- 1/20 oz
R5 - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Dinosaur