{"product_id":"2026-canada-20-t-rex-fine-silver-no-tax","title":"(Pre-Order) 2026 Canada $20 T. Rex Fine Silver (No Tax)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Canada $20 T. Rex Fine Silver (No Tax)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet two giants of the Cretaceous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a meeting of prehistoric titans, as the top land predator meets the master of the skies! This 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin brings the ancient world to life by showcasing two icons of the Late Cretaceous: \u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/em\u003e (aka the “tyrant lizard king”), one of the largest theropod dinosaurs ever to have lived; and \u003cem\u003eQuetzalcoatlus northropi\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the largest animals ever to fly. Enhanced with selective colour, the prehistoric scene is equal parts art and science, with an additional layer that remains hidden until illuminated by black light (included), revealing the prehistoric beasts’ fossilized forms—a nod to the remarkable discoveries preserved in Canada’s fossil-rich landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDinosaur fossils revealed under black light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eBlack light\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin comes with a (free) black-light flashlight that activates a hidden layer on your coin’s reverse, revealing the dinosaurs’ fossilized forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eSelective colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA splash of colour brings the dinosaurs to life and keeps the focus on these fascinating prehistoric creatures that dominated their habitats.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuetzalcoatlus northropi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003edepicted on this coin is either a smaller individual or a juvenile—a full-grown adult would have stood as tall as a giraffe, with a wingspan stretching up to 11 metres (36 feet), making it about the size of a small airplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced with selective colour, the reverse design by Canadian paleoartist Julius Csotonyi presents a ground-level view of a towering \u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex \u003c\/em\u003estriding through an engraved swampy woodland, as a juvenile \u003cem\u003eQuetzalcoatlus northropi\u003c\/em\u003e swoops low overhead. The dinosaurs’ fossilized forms are revealed when the scene is viewed under a black light. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCM Number: 252029\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 8,500 \u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver with colour and black light paint technology\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 31.83 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 38 mm \u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $20 \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated \u003cbr\u003eArtist: Julius Cstonyi (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGiants of their world.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the ground-shaking stomp of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eto the sky-spanning wings of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuetzalcoatlus northropi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—meet two giants of the Cretaceous period and uncover their fossilized remains!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientifically verified.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe reverse design has been reviewed by Dr. François Therrien, paleontologist and Curator of Dinosaur Palaeoecology at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA popular theme for all ages.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBold and colourful, with a secret black-light reveal, this dinosaur-themed coin makes for a great all-ages gift or addition to any collection. It’s a fun way to share your interest in coins… and dinosaurs!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited collectible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage of just 8,500 coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo GST\/HST.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53123568435489,"sku":"252029","price":239.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/252029-2.png?v=1785855177","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/2026-canada-20-t-rex-fine-silver-no-tax","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}