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20 Francs Dunkleosteus, colourized
| Issuer | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is depicted at centre, featuring the traditional shield, supporters, and motto ribbon. The country name REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs along the upper legend, while the lower legend bears the motto JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL. The weight, fineness designation (1 oz Ag 999.9), and face value (20 FRANCS) are inscribed below the arms in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL 1 oz Ag 999.9 20 FRANCS (Translation: Democratic Republic of the Congo Justice Peace Work) |
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The Dunkleosteus was an apex predator of the Late Devonian, roughly 360–380 million years ago, and among the largest jawed fish ever to exist — estimated at up to 6 meters in length with a bite force exceeding that of most dinosaurs. It had no teeth in the conventional sense, just self-sharpening bony blades that grew continuously from its jaw plates. The DRC has issued this piece under its long-running natural history bullion programme, which finances itself almost entirely through European and Asian collector markets rather than domestic circulation.