20 Francs (Plesiosaurus) 2020 front 20 Francs (Plesiosaurus) 2020 back
20 Francs (Plesiosaurus) 2020 photo
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20 Francs Plesiosaurus

2020 year
Silver (.9999) 31.1 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Democratic Republic of the Congo › Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date)
Period
Democratic Republic (1997-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
20 Francs 20 CDF = USD 0.0070
Currency
Franc (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#257964
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Depiction of plesiosaurus swimming underwater with date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PREHISTORIC LIFE
PLESIOSAURUS
201-191 MIO YEARS BC
2020
TRIASSIC 250-200 MIO. YEARS BC
JURASSIC 200-145 MIO. YEARS BC
CRETACEOUS 145-66 MIO. YEARS BC

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Plesiosaurus was an aquatic reptile which swam in groups of two or three in the ocean, never surfacing. They were aggressive but would only swim a short distance for their prey.

Interesting fact

The 20 Francs (Plesiosaurus) 2020 coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features an image of a Plesiosaurus, a prehistoric marine reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. This coin is part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2020 to celebrate the country's rich natural history and wildlife. The coin is made of silver (.9999) and weighs 31.1 grams. It is an interesting collector's item for those interested in numismatics, natural history, and wildlife.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  10000 - - - - - -

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