Description
Discover a ‘new’ Canadian tyrannosaur on this rhodium-plated coin!
Unveiled in 2020, Thanatotheristes degrootorum is the first new tyrannosaur species discovered in Canada in over 50 years. This “Reaper of Death” was identified thanks to fossil fragments found along the Bow River in Alberta.
Its toothy skull is depicted on the reverse of our Discovering Dinosaurs coin, where black rhodium plating highlights a fossil find that shed new light on our prehistoric past.
It’s the perfect coin for the dinosaur lover in your family.
- Scientifically verified. The fossil depicted on your coin has been verified for scientific accuracy by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.
- For dino lovers of all ages. Dinosaurs are a popular theme with collectors and Canadians of all ages. They’re also an important part of Canada’s natural heritage.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- No GST/HST
Packaging
Your coin is individually encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
Specifications:
Item Number: 179634
Composition: 99.99% fine silver
Mintage: 7,500
Weight: 31.39 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Matte Proof with black rhodium plating
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Julius Csotonyi
Special Features:
• Your Dino Coin for 2021. Calling all fossil hunters! Imagine unearthing a new dinosaur species — that’s the idea behind this coin design, where the engraved rock formation represents the thrill of discovery.
• Rhodium Plating. On your coin’s reverse, black rhodium plating represents the hidden or unknown past. This dark design element keeps the focus on the engraved fossils that have helped paleontologists piece together the story of prehistoric Canada.
• Scientifically verified. The fossil depicted on your coin has been verified for scientific accuracy by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.
• For Dino lovers of all ages. Dinosaurs are a popular theme with collectors and Canadians of all ages. They’re also an important part of Canada’s natural heritage.