Terror birds, part of the Phorusrhacidae family, were giant, flightless predators that roamed South America from the Paleocene to the Pleistocene periods. These creatures appeared around 62 million years ago and survived until about 2.5 million years ago. Now, you can own a piece of this prehistoric history with the 2024 1/2 Gram Proof Mongolia Gold Evolution of Life Golden Aves Coins, available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with presentation packaging!
• Evolution of Life Series!
• Limited mintage of only 15,000 coins!
• Contains 1/2 Gram (.01607 Troy oz) of .9999 pure gold.
• The face value of 1,000 Togrog is fully backed by the Mongolian government.
• Obverse features the seal of the Bank of Mongolia.
• Reverse shows the skeleton of a terror bird.

Each 2024 1/2 Gram Proof Mongolia Gold Evolution of Life Golden Aves Coin is offered with presentation packaging. These coins have proof finishes, showcasing frosted designs set against reflective backgrounds.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2024 Proof Mongolia Gold Evolution of Life Golden Aves Coin, youll see the seal of the Bank of Mongolia. The coins value, weight, metal content, and purity are listed below the national seal.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2024 1/2 Gram Proof Gold Evolution of Life the Golden Aves Coin features the skeleton of the Phorusrhacidae, a large predator believed to have preyed on vertebrates like mammals and reptiles. Its hunting strategy likely involved delivering powerful strikes with its strong beak.

History

Though these birds primarily lived in South America, some species migrated northward during the Great American Interchange, when the continents were connected. However, their stay in North America was short-lived compared to their dominance in the south.

Ordering

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