1 oz Silver Prehistoric Life II Plateosaurus 2026 (Mintage: 10,000)

1 oz Silver Plateosaurus 2026 – the "Swabian Dragon" on a troy ounce

• Strictly limited: worldwide mintage of only 10,000 pieces per design
• Growth potential: high value appreciation potential due to the tight limitation
• True rarity: sought-after collector's edition of the successful Prehistoric Life II series
• Investment quality: one troy ounce of fine silver 999.9 in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality
• Powerful design: seventh issue of the series, dedicated to Germany's first dinosaur find
• Well protected: delivered in a sturdy coin capsule, reeded edge

Around 217 million years ago, it roamed the swamp landscapes of the late Triassic – today it stands on a troy ounce of silver. The Plateosaurus is far more than a pretty design: it was the first dinosaur ever discovered on German soil. That is exactly what makes this collector's coin so appealing to numismatists and newcomers alike. And since only 10,000 pieces are being minted worldwide, the edition is scarce from the very start.

A design with depth: prehistoric landscape in the finest minting artistry

The obverse shows a Plateosaurus wading through shallow water, while further animals of its kind move among tall conifers in the background. The inscription reads "PREHISTORIC LIFE", the name "PLATEOSAURUS", the lifespan "217 – 201 MIO YEARS BC", and the year of issue 2026. Around the edge of the coin run the three geological eras Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous with their respective dates – a design element typical of the series that ties the entire collection together. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the leopard's head and the mottos JUSTICE, PAIX, TRAVAIL, below which are the details "1 oz Ag 999.9" and the face value "20 FRANCS".

The Prehistoric Life II series – prehistory in precious metal

Prehistoric Life launched in 2020 and quickly became a collector favourite. Since 2024, the second season has been running, opened by the Triceratops. The Plateosaurus forms the seventh issue of this second series. Each strike is issued in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, and each remains strictly limited. In addition, there are coloured versions as well as small gold issues in Proof quality – anyone completing the series builds a cohesive collection over the years. The issuing country is the Congo, and according to the manufacturer, minting takes place in Germany by the Bavarian State Mint. Incidentally: the Plateosaurus was first discovered in 1834 near Nuremberg; due to the many finds in southern Germany, it bears the nicknames "Swabian Dragon" and "German Dragon".

Technical data at a glance

• Precious metal: fine silver, fineness 999.9
• Fine weight / gross weight: 31.1 g each (1 oz)
• Diameter: 38.60 mm
• Face value: 20 FRS. (Republic of the Congo)
• Year of minting: 2026  |  Mintage: 10,000 pieces
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)  |  Edge: reeded
• Packaging: coin capsule

Why silver convinces – for thousands of years

Silver is both a monetary metal and an industrial metal. It is barely replaceable in electronics, solar technology, and medical technology, and supply remains limited. Added to this is the classic benefit of physical precious metals: inflation hedge, preservation of value across generations, and solid crisis protection when paper currencies falter. Unlike fiat money, silver does not depend on trust in governments but on its intrinsic value. Small units such as the ounce are also highly liquid and suitable as a means of exchange. From a tax perspective: profits from the sale of physical precious metals are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.

Gold is humanity's oldest currency and has outlived every paper currency. Silver has accompanied it since time immemorial as the people's money – tangible, divisible, recognised worldwide.

Rarity with collector appeal: 10,000 pieces and not one more

Standard bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf or the Vienna Philharmonic are minted by the millions. Their advantage: tight trading margins. Their disadvantage: no rarity bonus. This is exactly where the Plateosaurus comes in. The very low mintage of only 10,000 pieces makes it a genuine rarity – comparable to themed series such as "Giants of the Ice Age", yet with a design world that captivates even non-collectors immediately. Older years of the series are already trading on the secondary market well above their pure material value, underlining the value appreciation potential of such limited editions.

Whether as an entry point into the world of silver coins, as a building block for your investment silver, or as an extraordinary gift for dinosaur enthusiasts: this one-ounce silver coin combines the joy of collecting with the reassuring feeling of holding genuine precious metal in your hand. The combination of premium bullion coin, earth history, and strict limitation is rarely found in such perfect harmony on 38.60 millimetres.