Germania Mint Megafauna Silver Coin: Giant Deer 2026 BU, 1 ounce

A silver collector's coin issued by Germania Mint in a mintage of 5,000 pieces.

Germania Mint’s Megafauna series takes collectors on a journey into the world of extraordinary animals that inhabited our planet thousands of years ago. One of its featured animals is the Giant Deer (Megaloceros giganteus)—an impressive representative of prehistoric fauna whose range spanned vast areas of Europe and Asia. The 2026 Republic of Liberia Megafauna: Giant Deer 20 Dollars 1 oz Silver BU coin depicts this extraordinary animal in a highly detailed design characteristic of the series.

The obverse depicts the deer amid an ancient landscape, surrounded by dense vegetation and the silhouettes of trees. The animal is depicted in a dynamic pose that highlights its powerful build and distinctive, widely spread antlers. It was these antlers that were the Giant Deer’s most recognizable feature and one of the reasons why this species continues to fascinate people to this day. The composition captures the atmosphere of a prehistoric world in which enormous animals were an integral part of vast ecosystems. The reverse features a distinctive design by Germania Mint created for the Megafauna series. The central part is occupied by the skull of a Giant Deer with impressive antlers, accompanied by a distinct hoofprint. Traces of other representatives of prehistoric fauna are arranged around it—a subtle preview of the collection’s upcoming subjects. As a result, the individual issues form a cohesive narrative in which each coin represents another fragment of the world of ancient megafauna. The composition is complemented by the effigy of the Republic of Liberia and the Germania Mint mark, indicating the issuer and manufacturer of the coin.