TYRANNOSAURUS REX Fierce Gaze 1 Kg Kilo Silver Coin 250$ Canada 2018

The reverse of the coin is designed by Julius Csotonyi and offers the viewer a rare close encounter with one of the most fearsome predators of the Late Cretaceous Period, some 68-66 million years ago. This depiction of Tyrannosaurus rex is based on current scientific knowledge, and has been reviewed for accuracy by palaeontologists of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alberta. The three-quarter view allows for the careful study of T. rex's famous facial features, including the serrated teeth that line its powerful, bone-crunching jaw; but a closer examination reveals an astounding depth to every engraved detail-especially the meticulously sculpted scales that give the skin a reptile-like texture. The viewer's gaze is easily drawn towards the coloured enamel eye, whose brown-hued iris and round pupil add a splash of life-like colour and intimidating intensity to this ancient carnivore's chilling stare. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "CANADA" – the issue country, "2018" – the year of issue, "D · G · REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina and "250 DOLLARS" – the face value.