2015 Canadian $15 Exploring Canada: Scientific Exploration - Fine Silver Coin

2015 Canadian $15 Exploring Canada: Scientific Exploration - Fine Silver Coin

As long as there have been people on Earth, there have been explorers—pioneering individuals with one eye trained on the horizon, eager to know what lies beyond, and always ready to break a new trail towards the future. But their adventure never ends, because every destination inspires another. Exploration—that irrepressible spirit of discovery—fuels the life and passion of individuals. It drives the evolution of their community, and ultimately shapes the future of their nation.

An ideal gift for a budding young palaeontologist! Order yours today!

Features

This is the ninth coin in this exciting 10-coin series showcasing Canadian exploration and history.
Celebrate Canada's dynamic dinosaur history that will continue to inspire the next generation of palaeontologists with every new discovery; beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver.
A fabulous keepsake and a great source of pride for people living in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon and the next Canadian province or territory to reveal prehistoric treasure!
Limited to 15,000 coins worldwide—a highly desirable collectible.
Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design

Canadian artist John Mantha has created a dynamic design of three palaeontologists excavating a fossilized Gorgosaurus libratus skull. Gorgosaurus is a member of the tyrannosaurid family that reigns supreme as the quintessential dinosaur for its massive size and the sheer meat-tearing power of its large, curved teeth—features that are clearly conveyed by the detail and scale of this coin's design. A large number of Gorgosaurus skeletons have been discovered in Alberta, making it the best-represented member of the tyrannosaurid family worldwide.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with custom beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $15
Mintage: 15,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 23.17
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Finish: Matte Proof