2025 $20 Fine Silver – Dinosaur Eye Collectible Coin

Key Features:

- Second-Ever Oval-Shaped Coin: Only the second time this shape and size has been used by the Mint—the first was the 2017 football coin.

- Realistic Tyrannosaur Eye Design: Shaped like a dinosaur eye with intricate engraving and convex relief for depth and realism.

- Scientifically Accurate: Designed by paleoartist Julius Csotonyi and reviewed by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology for scientific accuracy.

- Struck in 99.99% Pure Silver: A full ounce (31.66 g) of fine silver with proof finish and selective colour to highlight key design features.

- Popular Dinosaur Theme: Dinosaurs remain a favourite among collectors and Canadians of all ages.

- Limited Mintage: Only 8,500 coins available worldwide, ensuring its place as a highly sought-after collectible.

Design:

Obverse: Features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati, presented with a proof finish.

Reverse: Designed by Canadian paleoartist Julius Csotonyi, the reverse presents a detailed, close-up rendering of the eye of Thanatotheristes degrootum, a 79.5-million-year-old tyrannosaur. Fine engraving details the surrounding scales, while the colourful reflection in the eye reveals other dinosaurs moving through a Cretaceous swamp. The coin’s oval shape and convex reverse enhance the dramatic impact of the design.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is unique about the 2025 Dinosaur Eye coin?

It’s shaped like a dinosaur eye and features a highly detailed, coloured scene reflected in the eye of Canada’s most ancient tyrannosaur.

2. Who created the coin’s design?

The reverse was designed by Julius Csotonyi, a Canadian paleoartist, and the obverse features Steven Rosati’s effigy of King Charles III.

3. Is this coin scientifically accurate?

Yes. The design was reviewed by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, ensuring accuracy in anatomy, setting, and depiction.

4. How many coins were minted?

Only 8,500 coins were minted worldwide.

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