Canada: 2019 Dinosaurs of Canada Edmontonia longiceps 25 Cent Coin

Canada: 2019 Dinosaurs of Canada Edmontonia longiceps 25 Cent Coin  

Design: 

Edmontonia longiceps
The reverse image by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi features a three-quarter view of Edmontonia longiceps (71.5-71 Ma). The nodosaurid is shown lumbering towards the viewer with its natural armour of spikes and bony plates prominently displayed. At its feet, Erlingdorfia leaves litter the wet ground. Engraved along the rim are the words “CANADA”, the face value “25 CENTS”, the species name “EDMONTONIA LONGICEPS” and the year “2019”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Mintage: While Supplies Last

Composition: nickel plated steel

Finish: circulation

Weight (g): 4.4

Diameter (mm): 23.88

Edge: plain

Face value: 25 cents

Artist: Julius Csotonyi (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Packaging: 2X2