
1 oz Silver Prehistoric Life II Velociraptor 2025 (Mintage: 2,000)

- Prehistoric Hunt: with sickle claw
- Color and Gold: elaborately finished
- Official Coin: face value 20 francs
- Prehistoric HuntFeathered arms and sickle claw struck in fine detail
- Color and GoldVivid colors and gilded elements for noble shine
- Official CoinIssued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Velociraptor
From the rock into the light.A Velociraptor in silver.
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated and in colour, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. Velociraptor lived 74 to 70 million years ago in what is now Mongolia.


Velociraptor on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated and in colour, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. Velociraptor lived 74 to 70 million years ago in what is now Mongolia.
From the rock
Its forearm bears the bumps where feather quills were anchored.
In many birds today, such bumps hold the quills of the flight feathers. They were described in 2007 on a bone from Mongolia.
No human has ever seen this animal alive: the age of the dinosaurs ended 66 million years ago, and the human genus has existed for about 2.8 million years.
Sources: Science, 2007; Natural History Museum, London
The timeline
From the Devonian to the last Ice Age
Each animal stands in its geological period. The sections show the order, not the duration.
Devonian
about 420 to 359 million years ago
DunkleosteusArmoured fish
Carboniferous
about 359 to 299 million years ago
Permian
about 299 to 252 million years ago
Triassic
about 252 to 201 million years ago
ArchosaursAnimal group
PlateosaurusDinosaur
Jurassic
about 201 to 143 million years ago
PlesiosaurusMarine reptile
StegosaurusDinosaur
BrachiosaurusDinosaur
ArchaeopteryxEarly bird
Cretaceous
about 143 to 66 million years ago
VelociraptorDinosaur
UtahraptorDinosaur
AustralovenatorDinosaur
PteranodonPterosaur
ParasaurolophusDinosaur
CarnotaurusDinosaur
QuetzalcoatlusPterosaur
TriceratopsDinosaur
T. rexDinosaur
- The age of the dinosaurs ends 66 million years ago.
Palaeogene
66 to about 23 million years ago
TitanoboaSnake
Neogene
about 23 to 2.6 million years ago
MegalodonShark
- The human genus begins about 2.8 million years ago.
Pleistocene
about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago
GigantopithecusGreat ape
Giant deerMammal
Cave bearMammal
Cave lionMammal
Woolly rhinocerosMammal
MammothMammal
Sabre-toothed catMammal
AurochsMammal
- Homo sapiens has existed for about 300,000 years.
- People enter the Chauvet Cave about 36,500 years ago.
Not to scale. Dates according to the International Commission on Stratigraphy, rounded.
The coin
Each animal in its landscape
Since 2024 Prehistoric Life II has continued the series of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, each animal in its landscape.
On the silver coins a timeline of the geological periods runs around the rim, and the obverse bears the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Coat of armsCoat of arms of the DR Congo

Face valueThe face value
The image up close
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Face value
- 20 francs
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Diameter
- 40.6 mm
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
- Finish
- coloured
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Year
- 2025
The dinosaurs live on in the birds.
1 oz Silver Prehistoric Life 2025 – Velociraptor: A Prehistoric Rarity for Discerning Collectors
- Strictly limited: Only 2,000 pieces of this extraordinary minting exist worldwide
- Value appreciation potential: Enormous growth opportunities thanks to the extremely low mintage and rising collector demand
- Rare collector's coin: 6th edition of the sought-after "Prehistoric Life II" series from the "Dinosaur" collection
- Fascinating design: Colorfully depicted Velociraptor on the hunt – a breathtaking interplay of paleontology and coin artistry
- Face value: 20 Francs
- Country of origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo (issuing country)
- Purity: 999.9/1,000 fine silver – the highest quality grade
When the world of collector's coins merges with the fascination of long-past geological eras, pieces of truly special allure are created. The 1 oz Silver Prehistoric Life 2025 featuring the Velociraptor design is exactly such a piece. It combines the finest minting artistry, scientific accuracy, and the timeless beauty of silver in the purest fineness of 999.9/1,000 – with a mintage of just 2,000 pieces worldwide.
A Predatory Dinosaur Within Reach: The Design in Detail
The obverse of this Brilliant Uncirculated silver coin transports the viewer directly into the Late Cretaceous period. In brilliant color, a Velociraptor mongoliensis chases a small prey animal through a barren desert landscape marked by reddish rock. The dynamism of the scene is impressive: you can make out the feathered arms of the raptor, its tense posture, and the characteristic sickle-shaped claw on its hind feet. In the background, a second Velociraptor rises before an imposing prehistoric mountain range – a composition that creates depth and drama.
Above the scene, the inscriptions "PREHISTORIC LIFE", "VELOCIRAPTOR MONGOLIENSIS", as well as "75 – 71 MIO YEARS BC" and the year of issue 2025 can be read. On the coin's edge, additional time indications for the geological periods Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous can be found – a wonderful detail for anyone enthusiastic about Earth's history.
The Reverse: National Coat of Arms and Technical Details
The reverse presents the national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in classic Mint State quality. A leopard's head sits enthroned above crossed weapons, flanked by the words "JUSTICE", "PAIX", and "TRAVAIL". Below are the details "1 oz Ag 999.9" as well as the face value of 20 Francs. Simple, clear, sovereign.
The Velociraptor – More Than Just a Movie Star
Ever since the great dinosaur blockbusters, every child has known the Velociraptor. Yet reality was even more fascinating than fiction. This roughly two-meter-long predatory dinosaur lived around 75 to 71 million years ago in what is now Mongolia. It belonged to the Dromaeosauridae family and was – as fossil finds clearly prove – feathered. This places it in close kinship with the ancestors of today's birds. A small, agile hunter with razor-sharp instincts.
Whoever holds this coin in their hands holds a piece of Earth's history – immortalized in purest silver and limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide.
Why This Coin Is a True Rarity
Let's talk numbers. Only 2,000 pieces – that is the entire world mintage of this coin. For comparison: popular bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf or the Vienna Philharmonic are minted in the millions. The Prehistoric Life 2025 Velociraptor, on the other hand, is a strictly limited edition specifically aimed at collectors seeking something special. This very low mintage makes the coin a true rarity with considerable value appreciation potential.
What Sets This Collector's Coin Apart
- Coloring: The elaborately colored design stands out clearly from classic silver minting, making the coin a visual highlight in any collection.
- Partial gilding: In addition to the coloring, the coin features gilded elements that lend the overall image an elegant, luxurious touch.
- Highest fineness: At 999.9/1,000, this minting offers the highest possible silver purity – a quality feature that is virtually unmatched.
- Series character: As the 6th edition of the "Prehistoric Life II" series, it fits into a sought-after collection whose earlier editions are already hard to come by.
- Elegant packaging: The coin is delivered in a high-quality case – perfect for presentation and secure storage.
Silver as a Timeless Companion
Silver looks back on a thousands-of-years-old history as a coinage metal. It has been valued by the most diverse cultures as a symbol of prosperity and prestige – and nothing has changed in that regard to this day. On the contrary: industrial demand for silver is growing steadily, driven by applications in electronics, solar technology, and medicine. The limited supply combined with rising demand speaks to the long-term value stability of this precious metal.
In addition, silver offers tangible tax advantages: profits from the sale are generally tax-free provided the holding period is at least one year. Whether as an inflation hedge, as crisis protection, or as a long-term retirement provision – physical silver has a firm place in a well-thought-out wealth strategy.
Who Is This Coin Made For?
The Prehistoric Life 2025 Velociraptor is aimed at passionate collectors who love the extraordinary. At people who understand that a strictly limited collector's coin with a diameter of 38.61 mm and a fine weight of 31.1 grams is far more than a piece of metal. It is a work of art. A piece of history. And possibly one of the smartest decisions you can make as a collector this year.
Secure your copy of this rare rarity now, before the already tiny mintage sells out. At Kettner Edelmetalle you receive this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, securely packaged in an elegant case – ready to take the place of honor in your collection.
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