2020 South Africa 1oz Silver Natura Dinosaur - COELOPHYSIS

This second issue in the Natura-Series ‘Palaeontology – Rise of the Dinosaurs’ by the South African Mint is dedicated to the Coelophysis Rhodesiensis. 

In 2019 the South African Mint has struck the first Natura silver coin. Archosaurs lived in Southern Africa over 200 million years ago and are regarded as the direct ancestors of the dinosaurs. The rise of the archosaurs and their evolution is a significant event in the history of life on land, since they not only led to the evolution of dinosaurs and birds, but also to the pterosaurs (flying reptiles) and crocodiles. 

Obverse - Depicts the fossilized skull, neck and shoulder of an Erythrosuchus africanus. The words "Rise of the dinosaurs", "Archosauria" and the year 2020 as Roman numerals "MMXX" complete the design.

Reverse - Features an image of the Coelophysis Rhodesiensis.

Guaranteed by the South African Mint.

Encapsulated.

Mintage of only 50,000.