• Motif: the Titanoboa
• Material: Silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
• Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide
• Special feature: Colorization
• Origin: Germany
• Investment objective: Collector's coin , investment
• Security: is delivered encapsulated

✔ About the coin series

The coin series to which this Silver coin belongs, means Prehistoric Life and is manufactured by the German manufacturer Bavarian Mint There are now 10 editions of this series and this silver coin is the tenth. The animal species chosen as the motif for the coin were always those that are already extinct and no longer exist.

✔ Probably the largest snake of all time

The colored motif page This silver coin shows the Titanoboa . The Titanoboa was a boa species that has been extinct for a long time. With a Length of approximately 14 meters It is probably the largest snake of all time. In the During the Paleocene period , between 60 million and 58 million years before Christ, the continent of South America was their home. Especially the Amazon, of which 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", because the translation of the name is "giant boa". However, the boa species was not poisonous. The Titanoboa was a Constrictor snake . The giant snake species Anaconda is descended from the Titanoboa.

✔ Provides information about the climate

The Titanoboa can be used as a thermometer, so to speak. This is because snakes are cold-blooded animals. Researchers know that the Titanoboa could reach a length of 14 meters. However, this could only have been possible if the temperature in the Amazon at that time between 32 and 25 degrees cheated. Based on the length of the Titanoboa, researchers now know much more about the climate in South America during the Paleocene period. 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 engraved on the value side: the Fineness (999.9) , the Denomination (1 ounce) and the Face value (20 francs) . The Year of issue (2023) However, you can find them on the motif page.

✔ Information at a glance

• The Manufacturer is Bavarian Mint.
• The diameter amounts 39mm.
• The Year of issue is 2023.
• The Weight amounts 31.10 grams.
• The Nominal value amounts 20 francs.
• The Denomination amounts 1 ounce.
• The related series is called Prehistoric Life.