2010 $4 Dromaeosaurus Dinosaur Fossils of Canada Series 0.999 1oz Fine Silver Coin

DINOSAUR FOSSILS OF CANADA SERIES

Last in a four coin series featuring dinosaur fossils following 2007 Parasaurolophus , 2008 Triceratops and 2009 Tyrannosaurus rex.
– A selective finish has been applied to the reverse of the coin to give its design an aged appearance.
– Designs approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Product specifications:
– Face Value: 4 dollar
– Mintage: 20,000
– Composition: 99.99% silver
– Weight (g): 15.87
– Diameter (mm): 34.0
– Edge: Serrated
– Finish: Proof
– Certificate: Serialized # 3,016

This exciting collection unearths yet another great dinosaur find that will delight coin collectors, nature lovers and budding paleontologists alike. Dromaeosaurus (meaning “running lizard”) was one of two raptor species that lived in Alberta between 74 and 76 million years ago when the province and neighbouring Saskatchewan were the lush subtropical shore of a great inland sea.

These dinosaurs ran upright on their two hind legs. They measured about 2.5 m (8.25 ft) from head to tail and would normally weigh less than 20 kg (44 lb). They had clawed hands on their fore limbs and sharp, re-curved teeth that were perfectly designed for slicing into prey.

Highlights: No two coins in this collection are exactly alike, thanks to the unique selective aging effect applied to each 99.99% pure silver coin. To ensure absolute accuracy, this design was approved by paleontologists at the Royal Tyrell Museum in Alberta.