0.5 Gram Gold Prehistoric Life II Tupandactylus 2026 (Mintage: 2,000 | Proof)

Tupandactylus 2026 in 0.5 g Fine Gold – the Pterosaur with the Giant Crest

• Strictly limited: capped worldwide at a very low mintage of just 2,000 pieces
• Growth potential: potential for value appreciation thanks to the limited quantity and the great popularity of the prehistoric series
• Rarity in miniature format: a true rarity among the 0.5-gram strikes made of pure fine gold
• Minting quality: the highest possible finish, Proof (PP), with mirrored fields and frosted relief
• Design: two Tupandactylus glide over a prehistoric landscape with their enormous head crests – together with the inscription "112 MIO YEARS BC"
• Material / fineness: 0.5 g fine gold at 999.9/1,000 – equivalent to 99.99 percent purity
• Manufacturer: produced by the long-established mint B.H. Mayer
• Country of origin: minted in Germany, issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The 0.5 gram Prehistoric Life II Tupandactylus 2026 gold coin continues the second season of the successful prehistoric series from the Congo – and does so with a design you won't forget anytime soon. Half a gram of gold of the highest purity carries one of the most spectacular pterosaurs ever discovered. Anyone who sees nothing more than a pretty collector's coin here is missing the bigger picture. The substance of this coin is pure fine gold, whose value is based on the gold price.

A Pterosaur with a Spectacular Head Ornament

Tupandactylus lived during the Early Cretaceous in what is now northeastern Brazil. Its fossils come from the famous Crato Formation in the Araripe Basin, a site renowned for exceptionally well-preserved soft tissue. Strictly speaking, it was not a dinosaur but a pterosaur – a contemporary of the dinosaurs that shared the prehistoric era with them. Its trademark? A huge, sail-like head crest, among the proportionally largest of any pterosaur. Add to that a toothless, bird-like beak.

These exact features are masterfully brought out on the obverse. In the foreground, a Tupandactylus soars through the air with wings spread wide, the fine structure of its wing membrane recognizable down to the last detail. A second animal flies further back over a vast plain crossed by waterways. To the right are the inscriptions "TUPANDACTYLUS", "112 MIO YEARS BC" and the year of issue 2026. The reverse shows the national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a leopard's head, elephant tusk and spear, the motto "Justice – Paix – Travail", the legend "REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO", the specification "0.5 g Au 999.9" as well as the face value of 100 francs.

Proof Quality: Minting Artistry on 11 Millimeters

Eleven millimeters in diameter – and yet so much depth. This is made possible by the Proof minting quality. For Proof coins, polished dies and carefully prepared blanks are used, often with multiple striking pressure. The result is mirrored fields against which the frosted design elements stand out in relief. The reeded edge rounds off the overall appearance. The gold coin is delivered in a coin capsule that reliably protects its sensitive surface.

Full-Value Investment Gold – Building Wealth Step by Step

Despite its fascinating design, what you are acquiring here is full-value investment gold: minted fine gold whose value is primarily based on the 0.5 grams it contains and which moves in line with the gold price. Small denominations offer a major advantage. They allow for wealth building in manageable steps – and anyone who buys regularly will see small amounts of gold grow into a sizeable holding over the years. If needed, individual coins can also be sold flexibly without having to touch the entire holding.

• Proven store of value: Gold has served as a store of value for over 6,000 years and is considered the oldest currency in the world.
• Intrinsic value: Gold has never had a value of zero – it is scarce, durable and recognized worldwide.
• High liquidity: tradable worldwide and convertible back into cash at any time.
• Tax advantage: Profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.
• Value for generations: Gold never loses its shine and can easily be passed on to children and grandchildren.

It is no coincidence that central banks are among the largest holders of gold in the world. Many investors also value physical gold as an inflation hedge and as crisis protection. However, the focus of this coin is the interplay between pure fine gold and a limited mintage.

Strict Limitation Meets Strong Demand

With a mintage of just 2,000 pieces worldwide, the Tupandactylus is among the scarcest issues in the series. The strict limitation and the loyal following of the Prehistoric Life series can give rise to noticeable potential for value appreciation. As with all precious metals, there are of course no guarantees – but scarcity has always been a strong argument.

In Comparison: Tupandactylus, Plateosaurus and the 1-Gram Bar

Within the gold coins category, the 0.5-gram issues of the Prehistoric Life series occupy a special place. In the same 2026 year of issue, the Plateosaurus – a plant-eating dinosaur from the Triassic period and a ground-dweller rather than a pterosaur – is also released in the same denomination. Anyone expanding their gold holdings gram by gram can combine different designs from the series. A classic 1-gram gold bar typically offers a lower premium per gram of fine gold, but forgoes a face value, design and the elaborate Proof finish. The Tupandactylus coin combines both: fine gold as substance and a design that brings genuine joy.

Give the gift of genuine investment gold for a christening, birthday or Christmas – especially for young prehistoric enthusiasts, the Tupandactylus is an ideal entry point into physical gold investment.

Technical Data at a Glance

• Precious metal: gold, fineness 999.9/1,000
• Fine weight: 0.5 g
• Diameter: 11.00 mm
• Edge: reeded
• Face value: 100 francs
• Year of issue: 2026
• Condition: Proof (PP)
• Mintage: 2,000 pieces
• Series: Prehistoric Life II
• Issuing country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Country of origin: Germany
• Manufacturer: B.H. Mayer
• Packaging: coin capsule