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Vibrant
color and
photoluminescent technology combine for two views of this prehistoric
monster on this affordable, crown size dinosaur quarter!
 Here's a new and
exciting treasure that will just blow you away! Combining two
proprietary technologies, color
and the revolutionary photoluminescence,
the Royal Canadian Mint ups the numismatic ante once more - the glow-in-the-dark
effect is phenomenal! Certain to intrigue adults, delight youngsters,
and send collectors into a frenzy, we can't recommend this inexpensive
coin enough! With its extremely affordable price point and extremely
desirable dinosaur
theme, we believe this crown
sized color quarter will be sought after for years to come!Availability Notice - This first-ever Glow in the Dark Dinosaur coin sold out at the Mint seemingly in minutes, as we predicted. Please avail yourself of this unique opportunity to acquire one (or more) while you still can! Click here for all coins in the Glow-in-the-Dark Dinosaur series!  Glow
in the Dark
Photoluminescence TechnologyThis new dinosaur coin features a new and patented technology from the Royal Canadian Mint, a special finish selectively applied to the dinosaur image. The RCM leads the world with its proprietary technologies, in which the finish is actually sealed on the coin. This photoluminescent technology makes the dinosaur fossil glow in the dark! The effect can be seen through the capsule and will not wear out. Sunlight is best, but fluorescent and incandescent lights (as found in most households) can also be used to activate the special photo-luminescent substance which makes the bones of the dinosaur glow. For best effect, expose the coin to one of these light sources for about a minute, then view in the dark to reveal the dino's skeleton. Click here for more great Glow in the Dark coins! Pachyrhinosaurus - An Ancient Mystery!  Pachyrhinosaurus
lakustai
was first discovered in 1972 by a science teacher from Grande Prairie,
Alberta named Al Lakusta. In what would prove a significant discovery,
Lakusta located the dinosaur
fossils
in a rich bed of prehistoric bones at Pipestone Creek, Alberta. The
bone bed is perched on the steep wall of a valley carved through
bedrock, exposing strata of the Wapiti Formation. When the area was
finally excavated in 1986, paleontologists from the Royal Tyrrell
Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta, were amazed to find an
enormous wealth of bones - some areas of the site averaged 100 bones
per square yard!The Pachyrhinosaurus herd that these researchers ultimately uncovered is a species of ceratopsid (or horned dinosaur) from North America’s Late Cretaceous period. These formidable beasts measured up to 26 feet (8 meters) in length and weighed up to four tons. The most distinctive feature of this amazing beast is its massive head, which is dominated by large bony structures called “bosses” above the nose and eyes (Pachyrhinosaurus means “thick-nosed lizard”) and a hefty frill of bone on the back of its skull festooned with small horns. While their substantial amour of facial and cranial bone suggests a menacing nature, Pachyrhinosaurus was actually a herbivore that survived on tough, fibrous plants. Click here for more coins featuring prehistoric dinosaurs! 
The Pachyrhinosaurus
Photoluminescent Crown-Size Color Quarter is the first
entry in the new and extremely popular Glow-in-the-Dark
Prehistoric Creatures Series. The program is scheduled to
have four entries:Pachyrhinosaurus Mystery Beast #2 Mystery Creature #3 Prehistoric Creature #4 Click here for all coins in the Glow-in-the-Dark Prehistoric Creatures series! Technology Note The Pachyrhinosaurus Photoluminescent Crown-Size Color Quarter features the Royal Canadian Mint’s patented colorization technology. The RCM leads the world with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. Click here for other great colored coins! The Specimen Finish This coin features the uniquely-Canadian "specimen" finish, a three-fold combination of different finishes. The design (raised area or relief) includes both frosted and mirrored surfaces, while the fields (background) are subtly striated, resulting in a contrasting, matte appearance. No other mint in the world employs the specimen finish. Click here for more coins and sets featuring the unique, Canadian specimen finish!  By day, a
full color depiction of the dinosaur
Pachyrhinosaurus. In the dark, a photoluminescent
depiction of its armored and horned skeleton. This design has been
approved by the Royal
Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, and is highlighted in an unique
patina by the
Royal Canadian Mint's proprietary color
and glow-in-the-dark
technologies. The date
of
issue and denomination are both indicated.
Click here for other coins featuring animals! Reverse Her Majesty, Queen
Elizabeth II of England, in profile facing right.
This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian
Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend
ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA
("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") also appears.
Click here for the large and colorful crown-size Canadian quarters! Packaging The coin is encapsulated
inside a
burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with
black velvet and protected by a custom, full-color outer sleeve with
glow in the dark elements! An
individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Click here for more great quarters! Specifications
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