100 Francs Triceratops

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has issued fractional gold coins under various wildlife and prehistoric themes since the early 2000s, largely targeting the European collector market rather than any domestic circulation. These pieces are produced under licensing arrangements with private minting firms — the DRC itself has no gold refining or minting infrastructure capable of producing .9999 fine material at this specification.

At 0.5 grams, the coin contains roughly $40 USD in gold at current spot, making the premium over melt the dominant factor in any valuation conversation.