The most famous dinosaur of all,thefearsome T. rex, isuncovered on this affordable, pure silver proof with an intriguing $4denomination!
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Imaginethe thrill of unearthing the teeth of a prehistoric creature - amonstrous, dragon-like beast, the likes of which the world hadnever before seen! This was the scene near Golden, Colorado in 1874,when the first tyrannosaur teeth, nearly a foot long, were discoveredby a prospector named A. Lakes. T.rex would turn out to possess the largest teeth of all thecarnivorous dinosaurs.Theseteeth are one of the reasons that the famous species Tyrannosaurus rex(commonly abbreviated to T.rex; tyrannosaurusmeans \"tyrant lizard\" and rexmeans \"king\" in Latin) has become a fixture in popular culture aroundthe world. It lived throughout what is now western North America, witha much wider range than other tyrannosaurids. Fossils of T. rex arefound in a variety of rock formations dating to the last three millionyears of the Cretaceous Period, approximately 68 to 65 million yearsago. It was among the last non-avian dinosaurs to exist prior to theCretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction event, and as such can be viewed asthe culmination of carnivorous dinosaur evolution.Tyrannosaurusrex was not a small beast. The mighty tyrant lizard could measure over42 feet (13 meters) from head to tail, and might have weighed well over7 tons. It had a gaping three foot (one meter) bite with theaforementioned huge teeth that could rip off hundreds of pounds offlesh at a time.These horrific meat-eaters lived in the Late Cretaceous Period, at theveryend of the age of dinosaurs, from about 68 million to 65 million yearsago. Like all other dinosaurs, they went extinct about 65.5 millionyears ago in the great Cretaceous-Tertiary (or K-T) extinction event,in which an asteroid up to several miles in diameter collided withEarth near the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, releasing as much energyas the detonation of several million atomic bombs and creating anuclear winter scenario.The Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur Fossil $4 Silver Proof is the latestentry in the new and extremely popular [link removed by ] Canadaseries. The series is anticipated to continue for four yearsasfollows:
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The newDinosaur Fossil $4 Silver Proofs feature not one, but two, firsts for aCanadian coin series! They are the first Canadian coins with a $4denomination(face value), and are also thefirst to feature theRoyal Canadian Mint\'snew oxidized fossil technology (more on this below). Both these firsts,and theincredibly popular theme (dinosaurs), are all important considerations.Consider too that the dinosaur fossils series is minted in the purestsilver (.9999 fine) used anywhere for numismatic purposes. Alsoimportant is the mintage limit, which islow for any Canadian pure silver proof, much less one featuring abrand-new applied technology. Perhaps most importantly, these are allvery affordable silver proofs, making them a great value. The dinosaurcoinsseem destined to sell out quickly,so get yours today - these will truly remain amongyourfavoritesfor yearsto come!Oxidized Fossil Technology Note
The Tyrannosaurus Rex DinosaurFossil $4 Silver Proof featuresanewand patented technology from the Royal Canadian Mint, a special finishselectively applied to the dinosaur fossil image. The RCM leads theworldwith its proprietary technologies, in which the finish isactually sealed on the coin. The unique patination gives the fossilskeleton an aged appearance. Variations in tone and color are a directand intentional result of this process, so no two coins will lookexactly alike!Purity Note
The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCMis also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a.9999 fineness. This one ounce silver proof is 99.99% pure!Obverse
Adepiction of a Tyrannosaurus rex fossilized skeleton, posed lungingforward to bite its prey, accentuates the immense jaws of thisformidable carnivore. This design has been approved by the RoyalTyrrell Museum of Paleontology, and is highlighted in an uniquepatina by theRoyal Canadian Mint\'s proprietary oxidized fossil technology. The dateofissue and denomination are both indicated.
Reverse
Her Majesty, QueenElizabeth II of England, in profile facing right.This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on CanadianCoinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt.The legendELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA(\"Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God\") also appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulatedinside aburgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined withblack velvet and protected by a black outer sleeve. Anindividually-numbered certificate of authenticity is 20,000
FinishProofwith Oxidized FinishComposition.9999Fine (Pure) SilverEdgeSerrated(milled, © 2019 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All RightsReserved.
