With a massive skull and a jaw full of dagger-like teeth, the carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex inspires a mixture of awe and fearespecially if you were to cross paths with a living one! The towering king of the tyrant lizards has you in its sights on the reverse of this fine silver coin, where a coloured enamel eye adds extra intensity to one of Prehistoric Canadas fiercest gaze. The reverse design by Julius Csotonyi offers the viewer a rare close encounter with one of the most fearsome predators of the Late Cretaceous Period, some 68-66 million years ago. This depiction of Tyrannosaurus rex is based on current scientific knowledge, and has been reviewed for accuracy by palaeontologists of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta. The three-quarter view allows for the careful study of T. Rexs famous facial features, including the serrated teeth that line its powerful, bone-crunching jaw; but a closer examination reveals an astounding depth to every engraved detailespecially the meticulously sculpted scales that give the skin a reptile-like texture. The viewers gaze is easily drawn towards the coloured enamel eye, whose brown-hued iris and round pupil add a splash of life-like colour and intimidating intensity to this ancient carnivores chilling stare. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. CATCH THE EYE OF THE HUNTER: Tyrannosaurus rex has its gaze fixed on you on this prehistoric-themed kilo coin featuring a coloured enamel eye, which adds a touch of realistic intensity. UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP: A large diameter allows for an astounding amount of engraved details, including the carefully sculpted scales that give it all a sense of depth and outstanding texture. An outstanding collector piece with high artistic value! This incomparable coin features a mirror-like proof finish and has a limited mintage. HIGHLIGHTING CANADAS FOSSIL DISCOVERIES: Canada is a hotbed of fossil finds! This coin is an artistic way of paying tribute to Canadian palaeontologists, who are at the forefront of new research that is expanding our knowledge of ancient life. SCIENTIFICALLY VERIFIED: Our engraved depiction of a T. Rex has been verified for scientific accuracy by palaeontologists of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Canadas premier centre of paleontological research! Composition: 99.99% pure silver. Weight: 1,006 g. Diameter: 102.1 mm. Packaging: Wood case with black beauty box. LAUNCH DATE: May 01, 2018. ADVERTISING DATE: May 01, 2018. The item “2018 Kilo’Tyrannosaurus Rex A Fierce Gaze’ $250 Silver Coin. 9999Fine(18466)” is in sale since Wednesday, November 21, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “gatewestcoins” and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada