{"product_id":"2025-20-fine-silver-coin-dinosaur-eye","title":"2025 1oz $20 DINOSAUR EYE FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the prehistoric world through the eye of a top predator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\" data-component=\"Readmore\" data-component-id=\"061e9d0fbd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\" data-readmore-container-text=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel back to an age when dinosaurs ruled the Earth and see the world as they saw it! With each new fossil discovery, paleontologists are able to piece together new information about what the world looked like millions of years before us, and this oval-shaped coin presents a view of that long-gone reality. Its oval outline is perfectly shaped for an extreme close-up of the eye (and scaly eyelid) of \u003cem\u003eThanatotheristes\u003c\/em\u003e, the most ancient Canadian tyrannosaur and the top predator of its time. For another view of this species, take a closer look at the colourful reflection in the eye\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eyou’ll notice that this fearsome two-legged carnivore wasn’t travelling alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oval shape returns—this time, as a dinosaur eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA realistic dinosaur eye. \u003c\/span\u003eShaped like a tyrannosaur eye, this 99.99% pure silver coin transports you back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOur second curved, oval-shaped coin for this size. \u003c\/span\u003eThe oval shape from our 2017 football coin is back, and this time, the curved outline and convex reverse lend themselves beautifully to a realistic rendering of a dinosaur eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScientifically accurate. \u003c\/span\u003eThe artist is a well-known Canadian paleoartist. Your coin’s reverse design was also reviewed by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, which was involved in identifying this tyrannosaur species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor dinosaur lovers of all ages. \u003c\/span\u003eDinosaurs are always a popular theme with collectors and Canadians of all ages, and they’re an important part of Canada's natural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA limited collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e Only 8,500 coins are available to collectors worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes serialized certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo GST\/HST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/globalassets\/products\/2025\/l8\/248371-dinosaur-eye-1-oz-fine-silver-coin\/248371_rev_1200.png?hash=638893746790000000\u0026amp;quality=80\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eAn ‘eye’ for details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features an outstanding amount of finely engraved details that re-create \u003cem\u003eThanatotheristes\u003c\/em\u003e’s scaly skin and eye area, while the centre portion is coloured to provide a stunning view of the prehistoric world reflected in the dinosaur’s eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eProduct Number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e248371\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eMintage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e8,500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eComposition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e99.99% pure silver with selective colour\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e31.66 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e48 mm x 30.33 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eEdge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003ePlain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFace Value: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e$20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eProof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eBlack clamshell with black beauty box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eArtist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eJulius Csotonyi (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180536955012,"sku":"248371","price":269.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/248371_reva_1200__60616.1755644583.1280.1280.png?v=1759829535","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2025-20-fine-silver-coin-dinosaur-eye","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}