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4 Dollars - Elizabeth II Triceratops
2008 year| Silver (.9999) | 15.87 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 4 Dollars 4 CAD = USD 2.95 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.87 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Features a complete Triceratops skull, a rare discovery made in Saskatchewan in 1967. (Made with tarnished silver)
Script: Latin
Lettering: CANADA 4 DOLLARS
Designer: Kerri Burnett
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Triceratops is a genus of herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur that first appeared during the late Maastrichtian stage of the late Cretaceous period, about 68 million years ago in what is now North America. It is one of the last known non-avian dinosaur genera, and became extinct in the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago. The name Triceratops, which literally means "three-horned face", is derived from the Ancient Greek words τρί- (tri-) meaning "three", κέρας (kéras) meaning "horn", and ὤψ (ōps) meaning "face".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Elizabeth II (Triceratops) 2008 silver coin from Canada is that it features a unique design that showcases a Triceratops dinosaur, a species that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was created by the Canadian artist, Robert Bateman, who is known for his wildlife paintings and sculptures. The coin's design not only highlights the natural beauty of the Triceratops but also serves as a tribute to Canada's rich fossil heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13046 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Triceratops) 2008 coin.
