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25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Edmontonia longiceps) 2019 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Edmontonia longiceps

2019 year
Nickel plated steel 4.4 g 23.88 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#160551
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

A Edmontonia longiceps is shown lumbering towards the viewer with its natural armour of spikes and bony plates prominently displayed. At its feet, Erlingdorfia leaves litter the wet ground.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 2019
JC
25 CENTS EDMONTONIA LONGICEPS

Designer: Julius Csotonyi

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This nodosaurid lived 71.5 to 71 million years ago and was named for the Edmonton Formation, now known as the Horseshoe Canyon Formation.

Interesting fact

The Edmontonia longiceps, featured on the 25-cent coin, is a species of hadrosaurid dinosaur that lived in what is now Alberta, Canada, during the Late Cretaceous period, around 76.5 million years ago. It is known for its distinctive long, flat beak and its herbivorous diet. The Edmontonia longiceps is considered a symbol of Alberta's rich dinosaur heritage and has been featured on several collectible coins and stamps.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  100000 - - - - - -

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