The first release in the Royal Mint's Tales of the Earth Series is The Dinosauria Collection. The Megalosaurus is the first coin to be issued, with the other two 50p coins (featuring the Hylaeosaurus and the Iguanodon) being released later in the year.

This Brilliant Uncirculated Fifty Pence Coin comes in a colourful presentation folder featuring information about the dinosaur. These coins have an unlimited mintage.

The coins are available in different finishes, including a non-coloured silver proof and coloured silver proof version, as well as a gold proof coin.

Tales of the Earth: The Dinosauria Collection

The coins in The Dinosauria Collection feature the Megalosaurus, Hylaeosaurus and Iguanodon; the three species of dinosaur that paleontologist Richard Owen famously referred to in 1842 when announcing the discovery of a new animal, the dinosaur.

Disovering the Megalosaurus

The discovery of the Megalosaurus dates all the way back to the 17th century when a femur bone was discovered in England. It was thought to be part of a giant human and was initially referred to as a Scrotum humanum.

Palaeontologist William Buckland did further research on the fossils and bones and revealed that they did not belong to a mythical giant, but were actually a dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. He named it 'Megalosaurus' meaning 'giant lizard'.

The Megalosaurus lived approximately 166 million years ago.

Privy Council

We first heard about the coin through The Privy Council. This is made up of senior politicians who advise the Queen on such matters as bank holidays, coinage and lively company statuses. The Royal Mint have to submit any new coin designs to The Privy Council for approval. The information is then announced on the Privy Council website.

Obverse

The Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of the coin.

Reverse

The coin was designed by the palaeo-artist Robert Nicholls. It was designed in conjunction with the Natural History Museum to ensure the depiction was anatomically accurate.

The coin shows a Megalosaurus accompanied by the inscription:-

“MEGALOSAURUS” and “BUCKLAND 1824”

Key Information

Product ID	11353
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Base Metal
Retail Price	10.00
Date	2020
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	Robert Nicholls
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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2020 Tales of the Earth: The Dinosauria Collection - Megalosaurus B.U. 50 Pence Coin