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At the beginning of the year, the Royal Canadian Mint issued the first coin in its new series dedicated to the Ice Age, which will include the issuance, over two years, of four pieces dedicated to different prehistoric predators. This first coin, made up of two ounces of 999 purity silver, is dedicated to the feline Smilodon, also known as Sabretooth.
The most famous prehistoric predator of the Ice Age, this big cat had deadly canines that measured up to 18 centimeters long.
There were several species of Smilodon, including Smilodon populator, Smilodon fatalis, and Smilodon gracilis. The exact cause of their extinction is unknown, but some theories suggest that changes in the climate and the disappearance of their prey may have contributed to their decline.
Smilodon fossils are highly sought after by paleontologists, collectors, and museums. In addition, the discovery of skeletons and fossils of this feline has provided valuable information on the evolution and ecology of large carnivores during the Pleistocene era.
On the reverse of the coin we can see a magnificent and ferocious design, by the artist Julio Csotonyi, about the great extinct cat Smilodon, which appears with its claws raised, pounced on the viewer.
The coin has been crafted using a wide variety of engraving techniques and finishes, adding depth and texture to this unforgettable portrait of the fearsome Ice Age carnivore. Also including two state-of-the-art security features: precise radial lines and a micro-laser-engraved maple leaf with the number “23” (visible under magnification) to indicate the year of issue of the coin.
While on the obverse appears the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the work of Susanna Blunt, enhanced with a beautiful inscription and with the double date of her reign.
Characteristics
Facial 10 dollars
Metal Silver 999 purity
Weight 62.67 grams
Diameter 38mm
Broadcast date 2023
Country Canada
Emission volume unlimited
Quality BU
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