{"product_id":"2009-canada-4-fine-silver-proof-tyrannosaurus-rex-dinosaur-collection","title":"2009 Canada $4 Fine Silver Proof – Tyrannosaurus Rex (Dinosaur Collection)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 99.99% pure silver proof coin from the Royal Canadian Mint's Dinosaur Collection, featuring Kerri Burnett's design of a \u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/em\u003e skeleton with its enormous jaws front and centre. A selective aging finish on the reverse gives the skeleton the look of a freshly unearthed fossil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes with its red case, black outer box and numbered certificate (No. 08169 of 20,000).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.87 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 34 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof with selective aging on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Serialized Certificate of Authenticity (No. 08169 of 20,000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Sealed in the original Mint capsule; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 20,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Kerri Burnett (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlberta's badlands are one of the richest sources of Late Cretaceous fossils in the world, and \u003cem\u003eT. rex\u003c\/em\u003e is among the dinosaurs that lived there. The Mint's Dinosaur Collection celebrated that fossil heritage, and this 2009 issue had a worldwide mintage of 20,000. The obverse carries Susanna Blunt's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aged finish makes the skeleton look like it came straight out of a dig site. A fun one for dinosaur fans and a great fit for any Alberta collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719792840977,"sku":"FS-EDM-0100","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0100_2009-Canada-4-Fine-Silver-Proof-Tyrannosaurus-Rex-Dinosaur-Collection_01-front.jpg?v=1790143493","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/2009-canada-4-fine-silver-proof-tyrannosaurus-rex-dinosaur-collection","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}