Obverse: The obverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the Gabonese Republic – a shield supported by two black panthers with tree branches above it. Around the design appears the inscription “REPUBLIQUE GABONAISE”, together with the gold purity “999/1000 FINE GOLD” and the face value “1000 FRANCS CFA”.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a Brachiosaurus, one of the largest herbivorous dinosaurs known, which lived during the Jurassic period about 154–150 million years ago. It is distinguished by its extremely long neck and front legs that were longer than the hind legs, giving the dinosaur its characteristic sloping body shape. The inscription “BRACHIOSAURUS” appears above the design, which belongs to the “Primeval Giants” series dedicated to impressive prehistoric animals.
About the coin: This small collectible gold coin from Gabon is struck from 999/1000 fine gold. The coin weighs 1/1000 troy ounce and has a diameter of about 16 mm. The maximum mintage is limited to 50,000 pieces. The coin is presented in a themed collector card featuring dinosaur imagery, making it an attractive souvenir for fans of prehistory, natural history, and numismatics.
