Obverse: The obverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo – a leopard’s head, an elephant tusk and a spear, encircled at the bottom by a ribbon bearing the national motto “JUSTICE – PAIX – TRAVAIL” (“Justice – Peace – Work”). Along the upper edge is the country name “REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO”, while the lower section indicates the coin’s weight and silver fineness “1 oz Ag 999.9” as well as the face value “20 FRANCS”.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts a feathered Utahraptor dinosaur with its jaws open and sharp claws extended. A prehistoric mountainous landscape appears in the background. At the top is the series title “PREHISTORIC LIFE”, followed by “UTAHRAPTOR”, the inscription “131–126 MIO YEARS BC” and the year of issue “2024”. The names of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, together with their respective time ranges, are arranged along the edge of the coin.
About the coin: This silver coin, issued in 2024 on behalf of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, belongs to the “Prehistoric Life” series dedicated to prehistoric animals. It commemorates Utahraptor – a large feathered predatory dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period in what is now the United States. The detailed depiction of the dinosaur and motifs inspired by the prehistoric world give the coin a distinctive character, making it an attractive addition to both a silver coin collection and a natural history-themed collection.
The coin is struck from 999.9 fine silver and weighs 31.11 g (1 troy ounce). It has a diameter of 38.62 mm and a face value of 20 Congolese francs. The coin is struck in BU (“Brilliant Uncirculated”) quality, features a reeded edge and has a mintage of 10,000 pieces.
