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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Chicxulub Crater
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 93.3 g | 65.0 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 NZD = USD 12 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 93.3 g |
| Diameter | 65.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHICXULUB CRATER
YUCATAN
THE CRETACEOUS-PALEOGENE (K-PG) EXTINCTION EVENT
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Chicxulub crater in Yucatan (Mexico) is what remains from the dinosaur extinction event. The Chicxulub crater is an impact crater buried underneath the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Its center is located near the town of Chicxulub, after which the crater is named. It was formed by a large asteroid or comet about 11 to 81 kilometres (6.8 to 50.3 miles) in diameter, the Chicxulub impactor, striking the Earth. The date of the impact coincides precisely with the Cretaceous Paleogene boundary, slightly less than 66 million years ago, and a widely accepted theory is that worldwide climate disruption from the event was the cause of the Cretaceous Paleogene extinction event, a mass extinction in which 75% of plant and animal species on Earth became extinct, including all non-avian dinosaurs.Interesting fact
The Chicxulub Crater coin features a unique design that showcases the impact of the Chicxulub asteroid on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, which led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. The coin's design includes an image of the crater, as well as a T-Rex and a Triceratops, two of the most well-known dinosaurs that became extinct as a result of the asteroid's impact. This coin is a fascinating way to commemorate a significant event in Earth's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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