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2021 Death Reaper coin is here. More Dinosaurs of Canada. In 2005, a prehistoric snout encased in calcareous concretion was spotted in a cliff overlooking Alberta’s Oldman River. After a challenging extraction, the mostly intact skull-the one depicted on this coin-proved to be a significant discovery: its unusual mix of features, such as the set of horns and an elaborate frill, led paleontologists at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology to determine that the skull belonged to a new species of horned dinosaurs, and that ceratopsians were more diverse than previously thought! Makes its coin debut on this 2024 collectible, where the 69-million-year-old skull shines against the black rhodium-plated “limestone” background. Presenting “Royal Horned Face, ” another Canadian dinosaur discovery. Imagine the excitement of unearthing a new prehistoric species. Places you in the field and at the site of an exciting Canadian dinosaur discovery! This is our third. The fossil depicted on your coin has been verified for scientific accuracy by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, where the skull was carefully studied by paleontologists, and where it is now on permanent display in the museum’s Dinosaur Hall. 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! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin is individually encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver with selective rhodium plating. Julius Csotonyi (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse). I do leave feedback for everyone.