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1000 Tögrög Trilobite
2016 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Location | Mongolia |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | CIT |
| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1000 Tögrög 1000 MNT = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Tögrög (1925-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#94094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A commemorative gold coin issued to celebrate the evolution of life throughout time. The obverse features a trilobite.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Trilobite
-2016-EVOLUTION
Comment
Trilobites are ancient arthropods that lived for almost 300 years from the Cambrian period to the Carboniferous period. One of the most successful organisms of all time, the trilobite had a hard chitinous exoskeleton to protect its soft body. This coin features the trilobite species Cheirurus ingricus, the actual fossil specimen was found in Russia and is 470 million years old, or Ordovician in age.Interesting fact
The 1000 Tögrög (Trilobite) 2016 gold coin features a unique design, showcasing a trilobite, an ancient marine arthropod that lived over 500 million years ago. The coin's design is meant to highlight the rich fossil heritage of Mongolia, where the trilobite fossils were found. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to promote scientific awareness and appreciation of the natural world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Tögrög (Trilobite) 2016 coin.
