This year, the Prehistoric Life Series returns for its 11^th spectacular release! The latest design features the extinct Dunkleosteus, which is one of the largest placoderms in history. These coins were issued on behalf of the Republic of Congo and boast a four-nines purity along with vibrant colorized features. Right now, 2023 1 oz Colorized Congo Silver Dunkleosteus Coins are available to purchase online at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Includes a protective plastic capsule!
• 11^th design in the Prehistoric Life Series!
• Limited mintage of just 2,000 pieces!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
• Bears a face value of 20 Francs backed by the Republic of Congo.
• The obverse field depicts the Congolese coat of arms.
• On the reverse, a Dunkleosteus swims through the ocean.
• Colorized specimen.

Each 2023 1 oz Colorized Congo Dunkleosteus Coin in this JM Bullion listing online is considered Brilliant Uncirculated. As such, few, if any, visual flaws will be evident upon inspection. These coins were issued on behalf of the Republic of Congo, where they are considered legal tender. They will arrive to you in protective plastic capsules.

The obverse of 2023 1 oz Colorized Silver Dunkleosteus Coins features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Congo. Adopted in 2006, this emblem features the face of a leopard flanked by a spear and an elephant tusk. Also featured is the Congolese motto Justice, Paix, Travail, meaning Justice, Peace, Work. The coin’s identifying hallmarks are also inscribed along the edge.

On the reverse of 2023 1 oz Colorized Congo Silver Coins, a Dunkleosteus is depicted swimming through the ocean. This impressive design is rendered in full color, which lends it an almost photo-realistic quality. The Dunkleosteus is shown swimming towards the right, its jaw extended in an ominous fashion.

The Dunkleosteus fossil was first discovered in 1867 by amateur paleontologist Jay Terrell in the town of Sheffield Lake, Ohio. However, the name of this placoderm is in honor of David Dunkle, a paleontologist and curator known for his research of fish fossils. While we don’t know precisely what the Dunkleosteus looked like, the fossil remains along with modern technological renderings lend a strong approximation of their likely attributes and appearance.

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