ORNITHOMIMUS – ANCIENT CANADA – 2017 $20 1 oz Fine Silver Antique Finish Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
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Millions of years ago, the Canadian landscape was teeming with prehistoric species whose remains lieĀ in the rocks that bridge our era with theirs. This is Ancient Canada! Through unique striking techniquesĀ and an antique finish, this splash-struck coin takes a closer look at life before us through its depictionĀ of the fossilized remains of Ornithomimus, as it was found in rocks of the Alberta badlands.
SPECIAL FEATURES
DESIGN
The reverse design is based on fossil specimen TMP 1995.110.1 curated at the Royal Tyrrell MuseumĀ of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta. The rimless coinās unusual contour is the product of an oldĀ coin-making technique that allows the fine silver to āspillā out, which produces an irregular shapeĀ reminiscent of an ancient Roman coin. In contrast, cutting-edge technology and finishingĀ techniques add a smooth appearance to the engraved fossils of the feathered dinosaurĀ Ornithomimus, which shines bright in comparison to the textured appearance of the āsandstoneāĀ encasing throughout the reverse. The entire design has an unmistakably ancient look and feel,Ā thanks to a patina finish that gives the coin its aged look, coupled with the prehistoric-looking fontĀ used on both the reverse and obverse.
SPECIFICATIONS
No:Ā 154259
Mintage:Ā 5,500
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish:Ā Antique
Weight: 31.39g
Diameter: 27mm
Edge:Ā Plain
Certificate: Serialized