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20 Francs Tyrannosaurus Rex
| Issuer | Banque Centrale du Congo |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is displayed prominently in the central field, featuring the national emblem with supporters and motto ribbon. The legend REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO arcs around the upper periphery, while JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL appears on the lower motto. The face value 20 FRANCS is inscribed below the arms, accompanied by the fineness designation Ag 999.9 and the weight indication 1 oz, confirming the coin's bullion specification. |
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| Reverse description | A vividly rendered Tyrannosaurus Rex is depicted in dynamic profile, standing over its prey amid a Late Cretaceous landscape with dramatic geological formations suggesting the period's environment. The main legend PREHISTORIC LIFE arcs along the upper border, with TYRANNOSAURUS REX inscribed prominently below. To the right, a vertical geological timeline panel lists the three principal Mesozoic eras with their approximate date ranges: TRIASSIC 250-200 MIO. YEARS BC, JURASSIC 200-145 MIO. YEARS BC, and CRETACEOUS 145-66 MIO. YEARS BC. The inscription 68-66 MIO YEARS BC specifies the T. Rex's known existence period, and the date 2020 appears within the composition. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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