Ornithomimus
Millions of years ago, the Canadian landscape was teeming with prehistoric species whose remainslie in the rocks that bridge our era with theirs. This is Ancient Canada! Through unique striking techniques and an antique finish, this splash-struck coin takes a closer look at life before us through its depiction of the fossilized remains of Ornithomimus, as it was found in rocks of the Alberta badlands.

The reverse design is based on fossil specimen TMP 1995.110.1 curated at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta. The rimless coin's unusual contour is the product of an old coin-making technique that allows the fine silver to “spill” out, which produces an irregularshape reminiscent of an ancient Roman coin.
Since the coin’s irregular shape won’t fit within a typical capsule, we’re taking the unprecedented step of packaging it in a ready-to-display floating frame!

This coin is the first issue of the the Ancient Canada series.

ANCIENT CANADA - ORNITHOMIMUS - 2017 CANADIAN COINS 01 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 02- FINE SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.