Dinosaur Coins

The Dinosaur Coins collection celebrates some of the most iconic prehistoric creatures ever discovered, brought to life through beautifully designed coins and collector issues from leading mints around the world. This includes official UK releases from The Royal Mint in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, alongside internationally issued dinosaur-themed coins from the Perth Mint (Australia) and other global mints.

As part of our Themed Coins collection, dinosaur coins are among the most popular modern collectables, appealing to both new collectors, gift buyers, and seasoned numismatists.

Dinosaur-themed coins showcase some of the most famous species to ever exist, including:

• Tyrannosaurus Rex – the ultimate apex predator
• Stegosaurus – one of the most recognisable herbivores
• Diplodocus – the giant long-necked dinosaur
• Megalosaurus, Iguanodon & British fossil discoveries

UK issues are created with scientific input and feature accurate prehistoric environments, while international releases often highlight regional dinosaur discoveries and artistic interpretations.

The Royal Mint’s dinosaur series, developed in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, has become one of the most successful modern UK coin programmes.

These coins typically feature:

• Colourised 50p designs
• Brilliant Uncirculated collector packs
• Limited proof editions in precious metals
• Scientifically accurate artwork created by paleo-artists

Each release combines education, heritage, and collectability, making them especially popular with families and younger collectors.

Beyond the UK, the Perth Mint of Australia has issued its own highly collectable dinosaur coin programmes, often as part of themed series such as the Australian Age of Dinosaurs.

These international issues typically include:

• 1oz silver proof coins (.999 fine silver)
• Coloured prehistoric scene designs
• Limited mintages (often around 5,000 pieces worldwide)
• Legal tender releases for countries such as Tuvalu and Australia

For example, Perth Mint dinosaur series coins have featured species such as Australovenator, Minmi, and Leaellynasaura, celebrating Australia’s prehistoric heritage.

These global releases add variety and expand the category beyond UK collecting.

Dinosaur coins bring together science, history, and imagination in a way few other coin themes achieve. Whether issued by The Royal Mint or the Perth Mint, each release offers a unique interpretation of prehistoric life, making the series both educational and highly collectable.

Browse our selection of Dinosaur coins from The Royal Mint, Natural History Museum collaborations, and Perth Mint international issues, including 50p coins, silver proof releases, and limited-edition collector sets.