CANADA
2010
Dinosaur Exhibit Daspletosaurus Torosus
50 Cent Brass Plated Steel
Specifications:
RCM Number: 110200
Face Value: 50 Cent
Mintage: N/A
Composition: Brass Plated Steel
Weight: 12.61 g
Diameter: 35.0 mm
Edge: Plain
Finish: Specimen
Artist: RCM Staff (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
The Royal Canadian Mint teams up with Canada’s museums to create thisnew series of must-have dinosaur coins, each inspired by a different exhibit.What better place to start than the Canadian Museum of Nature - the nation’s leading natural sciences and natural history museum that’s about to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Vibrant colour and intriguing lenticular technology set thestage for a stunning motion effect - the first coin in thisexciting new dinosaur series. Includes 6 fun and educationaltrading cards in full colour!
Daspletosaurus Torosus is just one of many amazing dinosaur fossils. Asthe first of three dinosaurs to be featured in our 2010 line-up, this fierceprehistoric carnivore will appear to spring into motion every time you tilt thiscoin. It’s presented in a full-colour folder that also includes six trading cardsthat will fascinate and engage amateur dinosaur hunters and enthusiastsalike - a terrific keepsake!