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7000 Francos CFA Styracosaurus
1993 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1968-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 7000 Francos CFA 7000 XAF = USD 12 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1984-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Styracosaurus in color
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JURASSIC DINOSAURS
· STYRACOSAURUS ·
Comment
Styracosaurus meaning "spiked lizard" from the Ancient Greek styrax/στύραξ "spike at the butt-end of a spear-shaft" and sauros/σαῦρος "lizard")is a genus of herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period (Campanian stage), about 75.5 to 75 million years ago. Named by Lawrence Lambe in 1913, Styracosaurus is a member of the Centrosaurinae.Interesting fact
The Styracosaurus coin from Equatorial Guinea features a unique design, showcasing a styracosaurus, a type of herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, on one side, and the coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea on the other.
