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Motif: Titanoboa
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Material: Silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide
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Special feature: Coloring
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Origin: Germany
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Investment goal: Collector coin, investment asset
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Security: delivered encapsulated
✔ About the coin series
The coin series to which this silver coin belongs is called Prehistoric Life and is issued by the German mint Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt. There are now 10 issues in this series, and this silver coin is the tenth. The coin motifs have always featured animal species that are extinct and no longer exist today.
✔ Arguably the largest snake of all time
The colored motif side of this silver coin features the Titanoboa. The Titanoboa was a species of boa that has been extinct for a long time. With a length of approximately 14 meters it is arguably the largest snake of all time. During the "Paleocene" epoch, between 60 million and 58 million years ago, the continent of South America was its home. Especially the Amazon, as the Titanoboa was a first-class swimmer. It also made itself comfortable on the banks of the Amazon. Due to its intimidating size, it is said to have fed on crocodiles and turtles, among other things. This is why a crocodile can be seen in the background of the coin motif. Its size is also the reason why it was given the name "Titanoboa," as the name translates to "titanic boa." However, the boa species was not venomous. The Titanoboa was a constrictor snake. The giant anaconda snake species is descended from the Titanoboa.
✔ Provides information about the climate
The Titanoboa can, so to speak, be used as a thermometer. This is because snakes are cold-blooded animals. Researchers know that the Titanoboa could reach a length of 14 meters. This was only possible if the temperature in the Amazon during that era was between 25 and 32 degrees. Based on the length of the Titanoboa, researchers today know much more about the climate in South America in the "Paleocene" age. Over time, however, the climate in South America has become cooler. Today, temperatures there range from 25 to 28 degrees.
✔ About the coin
Almost all important information about the coin is embossed on the value side: the fineness (999.9), the weight (1 ounce) and the face value (20 Francs). However, you will find the year of issue (2023) on the motif side.
- The manufacturer is Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt.
- The diameter is 39 mm.
- The year of issue is 2023.
- The weight is 31.10 grams.
- The face value is 20 Francs.
- The weight/denomination is 1 ounce.
- The associated series is called Prehistoric Life.
