2021 Canada Discovering Dinosaurs Reaper of Death 1 oz Silver Proof

2021 Discovering Dinosaurs Reaper of Death 1oz Silver Proof

This brand new Discovering Dinosaurs offering by the Royal Canadian Mint is every bit as remarkable as the discovery of the previously unknown tyrannosaur species the coin features. Just think what it would be like to be walking along a river bank and stumble upon the fossilized fragments of a new dinosaur species. This striking new 2021 Discovering Dinosaurs Reaper of Death 1oz Silver Proof coin features a depiction of the skull of that species. This find is not only an incredible subject of scientific study, but also a really cool story!

As introduced by the mint,

"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.At approximately 79.5 million years old, Thanatotheristes degrootorum is one of the oldest known tyrannosaurids - it even pre-dates the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex by 12 million years! The imposing meat eater on this coin was identified thanks to fossil fragments found in 2008 by a local farmer and his wife while walking along the Bow River in Alberta. And by comparing the fossils to those of other known tyrannosaurs, experts say the toothy Thanatotheristes would have been about eight metres (26 feet) long!"

Highlights

• 2021 Discovering Dinosaurs Reaper of Death 1oz Silver Proof.
• Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Contains 1 oz 99.99 fine silver matte Proof finish.
• Obverse: Displays the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Susan Blunt. The background is plated with black rhodium to the rim. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II . D . G. REGINA."
• Reverse: Features the artist's rendition of the fossilized skull of the Thanatotheristes degrootorum - the Reaper of Death. The image is highly detailed with the background textured and rhodium-coated to resemble the rock formation from which the fossil fragments were retrieved. Inscriptions at the rim include, "CANADA . Thanatotheristes degrootorum . 20 DOLLARS . 2021."

The Fearsome Reaper of Death

As a legal tender offering by the Royal Canadian Mint, the obverse of this 2021 Discovering Dinosaurs Reaper of Death 1oz Silver Proof coin displays the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Susan Blunt. The background is plated with black rhodium to the rim. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II . D . G. REGINA." The surface finish is in matte proof condition, adding further distinction to the overall look and feel of the presentation.

The reverse features the artist's (Julius Csotonyi) rendition of the fossilized skull of the Thanatotheristes degrootorum - the Reaper of Death. The image is highly detailed and quite fearsome. The background is textured to resemble the rock formation from which the fossil fragments were retrieved, and also plated in black rhodium to the rim. Inscriptions (also within the rhodium plating) at the rim include, "CANADA . Thanatotheristes degrootorum . 20 DOLLARS . 2021."

This incredibly fine, limited edition of Discovering Dinosaurs Reaper of Death silver proof coin is highly collectable. As a premium offering, the coin is presented encapsulated in a RCM-branded black clamshell case and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Considering the very low mintage of only 7,500 coins, you really should reserve your desired quantity as soon as possible.