2024 Palau Smartminting Dinosaur Extinction-Fury of Nature 2oz Antique

Experience the fierce and dramatic extinction of the dinosaurs with the 2024 Palau Smartminting Dinosaur Extinction-Fury of Nature 2oz Antique coin. Crafted with .999 silver and a diameter of 45mm, this limited edition piece features a striking antique finish and vibrant colors. Don't miss your chance to own one of only 555 pieces, complete with a capsule, box, and certificate of authenticity. Available now for pre-order!

The reverse shows Earth’s prehistoric landscape with a colossal asteroid in the background. The meteor is partially colored. A T-Rex and Brachiosaurus are depicted fleeing from the fiery impact. It reflects the cataclysm that caught them unprepared, ultimately leading to their extinction.

The obverse side of the coin depicts a modern museum scene featuring detailed dinosaur skeletons and namecards. At the top is the Coat of Arms of Palau, accompanied by the inscriptions “REPUBLIC OF PALAU” (the issuing country) and “10 DOLLARS” (the face value) plus “2024” (the year of issue) at the bottom.

Around 66 million years ago, dinosaurs dominated Earth’s ecosystems, ranging from towering herbivores like Triceratops to powerful predators like Tyrannosaurus rex. Their reign came to a sudden and catastrophic end when a 10 to 15-kilometer-wide asteroid struck near present-day Chicxulub, Mexico. The impact released energy equivalent to billions of nuclear bombs, igniting wildfires and sending vast amounts of dust and debris into the atmosphere. This blocked sunlight for months or even years, leading to a dramatic global temperature drop and the collapse of ecosystems.

Without sunlight, plants died, starving the herbivores, which in turn caused carnivores to perish. 75% of Earth’s species vanished, including nearly all dinosaurs, except for their avian descendants—modern birds. Ocean life also suffered as acid rain and cooling temperatures disrupted marine ecosystems. In the aftermath, small mammals, which had lived in the dinosaurs’ shadow, survived and thrived, eventually shaping the evolution of life in the post-dinosaur world.

• Smartminting©️ ultra high relief on two sides
• Low mintage 555 pcs.
• Dinosaur motive
• Innovative concept telling a story