TYRANNOSAURUS REX 1/1000 Oz Gold Coin 3000 Francs Chad 2023
This detailed 1/1000 Oz Gold coin is dedicated to the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a cultural prehistoric icon and subject of fascination for scientists, paleontologists, and the general public alike. The coin comes in a blister with the Certificate of Authenticity incorporated on the back side of it. Limited mintage 50.000 pcs.
Data sheet
- Country
- Chad
- Year
- 2023
- Face Value
- 3000 Francs
- Metal
- Gold
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 0.031 (1/1000 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 16
- Mintage (pcs)
- 50.000
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- Less than 1 oz
- Series
- Gold Gift
The reverse of the coin depicts the head of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period, around 68 to 66 million years ago. It was one of the last dinosaurs to exist before the mass extinction event that wiped out this species as well. On the bottom of the reverse, also its distinctive footprint. The obverse of the coin depicts the Coat of Arms of Chad with the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" – the issuing country, "3000 FRANCS FCA" – the face value and "999/1000 FINE GOLD" – the fineness of the Gold.