{"product_id":"dinosaur-dromaeosaurus","title":"2010 $4 Fine Silver Coin Dinosaur - Dromaeosaurus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover one of Canada’s most fascinating prehistoric treasures with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010 $4 Fine Silver Dromaeosaurus Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of its celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDinosaur Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This exceptional proof coin showcases the fossilized remains of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDromaeosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Alberta’s most formidable prehistoric predators, using an innovative selective aging technique that gives the design the appearance of an authentic fossil embedded in stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in collaboration with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the coin blends scientific authenticity with world-class minting craftsmanship. Struck from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99.99% pure silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is an outstanding collectible for dinosaur enthusiasts, Canadian history collectors, and precious metal investors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Canadian Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dinosaur Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 99.99% Fine Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal Purity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 99.99% Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serrated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proof with Selective Aging Effect\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20,000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kerri Burnett (Reverse), Susanna Blunt (Obverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Royal Canadian Mint presentation case (if included)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included (if included—see photos and listing details)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDromaeosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose name means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“running lizard,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lived approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74 to 76 million years ago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in what is now Alberta. Known for its powerful jaws, sharp recurved teeth, and agile hunting abilities, it was one of the apex predators of the Late Cretaceous period. To celebrate Canada’s remarkable fossil heritage, the Royal Canadian Mint partnered with the Royal Tyrrell Museum to create this striking commemorative coin, featuring a unique selective aging process that gives every coin its own distinctive fossil-like character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Selected This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin embodies everything we look for when curating the Coinstead collection: exceptional craftsmanship, meaningful Canadian heritage, precious metal content, and a truly distinctive design. Its innovative fossil-inspired finish, limited mintage of just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and connection to one of Canada’s most celebrated palaeontological discoveries make it a remarkable addition to any precious metal or Royal Canadian Mint collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53797150261521,"sku":"C20100003","price":94.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/AADA3547-4237-4547-B12C-FDD754E4182E.jpg?v=1784659789","url":"https:\/\/thecoinstead.com\/products\/dinosaur-dromaeosaurus","provider":"The Coinstead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}