2013 Canada 25ct Prehistoric Animals - Tylosaurus Pembinensis
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Glow-in-the-Dark Cupronickel Coin
2013 Canada 25ct Prehistoric Animals - Tylosaurus Pembinensis Glow-in-the-Dark Cupronickel Coin
Note: coin is loose with capsule, Missing outer maroon box, COA, and outer sleeve
Millions of years ago, a vast inland sea covered the centre of the North American continent, teeming with strange and fearsome beasts. The king of these wonders was the mosasaur Tylosaurus-a super predator related to present-day snakes and Komodo dragons that was one of the most massive creatures ever to inhabit Earth's oceans.
This unique coloured coin includes an unusual photo-luminescent feature. Designed by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi, with the technical guidance of paleontologists at Alberta's Royal Tyrell Museum, the reverse side of this painted coin illustrates paleontologists' rendition of what Tylosaurus pembinensis may have looked like.
When the coin is removed from natural light, we see the skeleton upon which paleontologists have based their illustration. Centered within a raised circular frame, the daunting beast slithers across the field of the coin, head and massive jaw in the foreground, front flippers and left hind flipper extended, and massive propellant tail arched in the background.
The huge mouth is open to reveal dozens of sharp, powerful teeth. In the glow-in-the-dark image, the monster is transformed into an intricate skeleton with its seemingly endless sinuous spine, complex rib structure, finger-like flipper bones, and bony tail revealed in stunning detail.
Specifications:
Item number: 118622
Face Value: 25 cents
Mintage: 30,000
Composition: Cupronickel
Diameter (mm): 35
Edge: Plain
Finish: Specimen with colour
Special Features:
- This distinctive cupronickel coin is the third in this series of coloured Prehistoric Creatures coins featuring photo-luminescent elements.
- Photo-luminescence is a glow-in-the-dark technology.
- Although sunlight is best, the fluorescent and incandescent lights found in most households can also be used to activate the special photo-luminescent ink that makes the bones of the dinosaur glow. For best results, place the coin in these light sources for 30-60 seconds then bring it into the dark to reveal the skeleton of the dinosaur.
- The photo-luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) technology can be activated through the capsule and does not wear out.
- Designs approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, Alberta.
Note: All Coins are pre-owned and capsules, sleeves and coins may have scratches or other defects not mentioned in the description, the clamshell boxes or outer boxes may have wear or scratches
Note: coin is loose with capsule, Missing outer maroon box, COA, and outer sleeve
Millions of years ago, a vast inland sea covered the centre of the North American continent, teeming with strange and fearsome beasts. The king of these wonders was the mosasaur Tylosaurus-a super predator related to present-day snakes and Komodo dragons that was one of the most massive creatures ever to inhabit Earth's oceans.
This unique coloured coin includes an unusual photo-luminescent feature. Designed by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi, with the technical guidance of paleontologists at Alberta's Royal Tyrell Museum, the reverse side of this painted coin illustrates paleontologists' rendition of what Tylosaurus pembinensis may have looked like.
When the coin is removed from natural light, we see the skeleton upon which paleontologists have based their illustration. Centered within a raised circular frame, the daunting beast slithers across the field of the coin, head and massive jaw in the foreground, front flippers and left hind flipper extended, and massive propellant tail arched in the background.
The huge mouth is open to reveal dozens of sharp, powerful teeth. In the glow-in-the-dark image, the monster is transformed into an intricate skeleton with its seemingly endless sinuous spine, complex rib structure, finger-like flipper bones, and bony tail revealed in stunning detail.
Specifications:
Item number: 118622
Face Value: 25 cents
Mintage: 30,000
Composition: Cupronickel
Diameter (mm): 35
Edge: Plain
Finish: Specimen with colour
Special Features:
- This distinctive cupronickel coin is the third in this series of coloured Prehistoric Creatures coins featuring photo-luminescent elements.
- Photo-luminescence is a glow-in-the-dark technology.
- Although sunlight is best, the fluorescent and incandescent lights found in most households can also be used to activate the special photo-luminescent ink that makes the bones of the dinosaur glow. For best results, place the coin in these light sources for 30-60 seconds then bring it into the dark to reveal the skeleton of the dinosaur.
- The photo-luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) technology can be activated through the capsule and does not wear out.
- Designs approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, Alberta.
Note: All Coins are pre-owned and capsules, sleeves and coins may have scratches or other defects not mentioned in the description, the clamshell boxes or outer boxes may have wear or scratches
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