Albertosaurus - Lenticula...
$24.95 CAD
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Albertosaurus - Lenticular Coin (2010)
2010
ARCHIVED
Albertosaurus - Lenticular Coin (2010)
2010
$24.95 CAD
Masters Club:
250
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
Albertosaurus poised in front of the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum—an image that gives way to an awesome close-up of its ferocious teeth when the coin is tilted.
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A carnivore captured in time. The second issue of the Dinosaur Exhibit Series. The Royal Canadian Mint teams up with Canada’s museums tocreate thisnew series of must-have dinosaur coins, each inspired by a different exhibit.
Albertosaurus was first discovered by Joseph B.Tyrrell in the 1880’s; a momentous find that sparkedan era of research and discovery that wouldestablish Alberta as one of the richest deposits ofLate Cretaceous fossils on earth.
The top predator of its time, Albertosaurus is themost common of the large carnivorous dinosaurfossils found in the region. It’s the perfect hostdinosaur to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofthe Royal Tyrrell Museum—Canada’s only museumdedicated exclusively to the science ofpalaeontology.
Highlights:
This coin features a captivating motion effect by combining vibrantcolour and the Mint’s leading-edge lenticular technology. Its unusualbrass-plated composition and distinctive specimen finish elevate itsstatus as a collectible keepsake.
Coin design:
Albertosaurus poised in front of the world-renownedRoyal TyrrellMuseum—an image that gives way to an awesome close-up of itsferocious teeth when the coin is tilted.
A carnivore captured in time. The second issue of the Dinosaur Exhibit Series. The Royal Canadian Mint teams up with Canada’s museums tocreate thisnew series of must-have dinosaur coins, each inspired by a different exhibit.
Albertosaurus was first discovered by Joseph B.Tyrrell in the 1880’s; a momentous find that sparkedan era of research and discovery that wouldestablish Alberta as one of the richest deposits ofLate Cretaceous fossils on earth.
The top predator of its time, Albertosaurus is themost common of the large carnivorous dinosaurfossils found in the region. It’s the perfect hostdinosaur to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofthe Royal Tyrrell Museum—Canada’s only museumdedicated exclusively to the science ofpalaeontology.
Highlights:
This coin features a captivating motion effect by combining vibrantcolour and the Mint’s leading-edge lenticular technology. Its unusualbrass-plated composition and distinctive specimen finish elevate itsstatus as a collectible keepsake.
Coin design:
Albertosaurus poised in front of the world-renownedRoyal TyrrellMuseum—an image that gives way to an awesome close-up of itsferocious teeth when the coin is tilted.
Specifications
Product Number
110392
Composition
brass plated steel
Weight
12.61 g
Edge
plain
Certificate
n/a
Face Value
50 cents
Finish
specimen
Artist
n/a
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