{"product_id":"2010-4-dinosaur-collection-dromaeosaurus-4th-coin-in-series","title":"2010 1\/2oz $4 DINOSAUR COLLECTION - DROMAEOSAURUS (4TH COIN IN SERIES)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is a discovery that sends hearts pounding and opens a window to the mystifying world of dinosaurs. Their fossilized bones testify to the massive beasts that once ruled the earth but disappeared suddenly 65 million years ago.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e During the time of these great beasts, a great inland sea covered much of western Canada and the area now known as Alberta and Saskatchewan was a lush subtropical shore and home to over 35 dinosaur species. As these animals died, the evolving landscape covered their bones with centuries of mud and sand only to be revealed when the glaciers from the last Ice Age scraped away the top layers of rock and exposed bits of fossilized bone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discovered by paleontologists in the late 1800's, they inspired generations of dinosaur hunters and established Canada as one of the richest sources of Late Cretaceous fossils on earth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dromaeosaurus (meaning \"running lizard\") was one of two raptor, (dromaeosaurid) species that lived in Alberta between 74 and 76 million years ago. This group of dinosaurs is closely related to birds. They were agile with a light body and a long tail that maintained their balance as they ran upright on their two hind legs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measuring about 2.5 m (8.25 ft) from head to tail, Dromaeosaurus would normally weigh less than 20 kg (44 lb). With clawed hands on its fore limbs and sharp, recurved teeth, it was perfectly equipped for slicing into its prey.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Item number: 623420\u003cbr\u003e Face Value: 4 dollar\u003cbr\u003e Mintage: 20,000\u003cbr\u003e Composition: 99.99% silver\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 15.87\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 34.0\u003cbr\u003e Edge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Proof\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Last in a four coin series featuring dinosaur fossils following 2007 Parasaurolophus , 2008 Triceratops and 2009 Tyrannosaurus rex.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A selective finish has been applied to the reverse of the coin to give its design an aged appearance. Variations in tone and colour are a direct result of this process. No two coins will be alike.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Designs approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175864500356,"sku":"623420","price":109.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/P1000247__24572.1366049867.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759512781","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2010-4-dinosaur-collection-dromaeosaurus-4th-coin-in-series","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}