0.5g Gold Prehistoric Life Plesiosaurus 2020 PP (Mintage: 2,000 | 2nd Issue | Proof)

0.5 g Gold Prehistoric Life Plesiosaurus 2020 – Proof (2nd Edition)

• Minting quality: struck in the most prestigious of all quality grades – Proof (PP) with deep mirror finish.
• Strictly limited: limited worldwide to a very low mintage of just 2,000 pieces.
• Growth potential: pronounced value appreciation potential thanks to the strict limitation and continued high demand.
• Rarity: a sought-after collector's coin and true rarity for discerning investors.
• Design: highly detailed depiction of the Plesiosaurus, a prehistoric marine reptile from the early Jurassic period.
• Material & fineness: 0.5 grams of pure fine gold with a high fineness of 999.9.
• Manufacturer: produced by the traditional mint B.H. Mayer.
• Country of origin: issuing country is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, minted in Germany.

With the second edition of the popular Prehistoric Life series, you acquire full-value investment gold in its purest form. Each piece contains 0.5 grams of pure gold with a fineness of 999.9 – the value of this coin is based primarily on the fine gold it contains and moves with the gold price. Gold has been regarded as a proven store of value for over 6,000 years, is the world's oldest currency, and possesses an intrinsic value that has never fallen to zero. The design gives this investment its personal touch – but the actual substance and reason for purchase remains the fine gold.

It is precisely the handy small format that makes this coin an attractive entry point into physical gold investment. Small amounts of gold add up over the years to considerable wealth, can be traded worldwide, and thanks to high liquidity can be converted back into cash at any time. This places the coin among the smallest gold coins of its kind – ideal for gradual wealth building and passing on value across generations. Anyone wishing to give real investment gold as a gift for a personal occasion such as a birthday, christening, or wedding is presenting not mere decoration, but a real tangible asset made of pure fine gold.

What further distinguishes this edition is its strict limitation: only 2,000 pieces were minted worldwide. This scarce availability makes the coin a true rarity and is the basis for its special value appreciation potential, as a steady demand faces a strictly limited supply. Small gold coins with such low mintages are, as experience shows, quickly sold out and difficult to obtain later – a circumstance that further underscores the appeal of such limited editions.

The design: the Plesiosaurus from prehistoric times

The design depicts the Plesiosaurus, an imposing marine reptile that roamed the primeval seas around 201 to 191 million years ago and could reach a body length of several meters. The creature glides gracefully over a seabed with plants and a smaller sea dweller. Above the water's surface are the inscriptions "PREHISTORIC LIFE", "PLESIOSAURUS", "201–191 MIO YEARS BC", as well as the year of issue 2020. Fossil remains of the Plesiosaurus were already discovered in the early 19th century by the famous British paleontologist Mary Anning – a piece of scientific history captured here in purest gold. The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO", and the face value of 100 francs, which makes the coin official legal tender of the issuing country.

Edition by edition, the Prehistoric Life series is dedicated to the fascinating creatures of Earth's history, combining a gripping theme with pure fine gold. As the second edition, the Plesiosaurus represents one of the highlights of this series. The coin is produced by the traditional German mint B.H. Mayer, known for its exceptionally precise minting technique and highest quality standards.

Minting quality and delivery

The Proof finish is the highest minting quality of all: mirrored surfaces and finely frosted reliefs create an impressive depth effect, making the design stand out in relief. Compared to simple Brilliant Uncirculated strikes, production is more elaborate and the mintage significantly lower – a feature that underscores the special character of this edition. Please only handle the coin by its edges; to protect it from scratches and fingerprints, it is delivered in a sturdy coin capsule.

Gold is the world's oldest currency – it has shone for millennia and will not lose its shine in the future.

Technical data at a glance

• Precious metal: gold, fineness 999.9
• Fine weight: 0.5 g
• Diameter: 11.00 mm
• Face value: 100 francs
• Year of issue: 2020
• Mintage: 2,000 pieces (2nd edition of the Prehistoric Life series)
• Condition: Proof (PP)
• Country of issue: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Manufacturer: B.H. Mayer
• Delivery: in coin capsule