The 2024 Tyrannosaurus 1oz Silver Proof £2- Tales of the Earth collection - Charles IIIThis Silver Proof coin is part of the Royal Mint's Iconic Specimens / Tales of the Earth collection which was launched in December 2023. The first of the dinosaur-themed series is the most famous of all dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus lived in the Late Cretaceous period (100.5 million years ago to 66 million years ago) and this ferocious beast weighed in at over 6 tonnes and was more than 12 metres in length. The first fossils of a Tyrannosaurus Rex were found by American fossil hunter Barnum Brown (1873-1963), also known as 'Mr Bones', in Montana, USA in 1902.
The Tales of the Earth collection coins are available as 50p (BU, BU Colour, Silver Proof), and also Silver and gold proofs in various weights.
The Reverse shows an image of a Tyrannosaurus with the words "TYRANNOSAURUS" and "CRETACEOUS".
Edge is milled.
The Obverse is the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Legend "CHARLES III D G REX F D 2 POUNDS 2024". Designers initials 'MJ' below neck.Image credit: The Royal Mint.
Mintage: 2,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2024. See Coins and Events of 2024
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
Category: Two Pound Coins. See more Two Pound Coins coins
Category: Silver Coins. See more Silver Coins coins.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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