$4 Denomination Commemorative Coins
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2009 $4 Hanging Stockings
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2012 Tecumseh
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2012 Sir Isaac Brock
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Dinosaur Collection (2007-2010)
This series features 5 coins: Parasaurolophus (2007), Triceratops (2008), Tyrannosaurus Rex (2009), Dromaeosaurus (2010), and Euoplocephalus (2010). A selective finish has been applied to the reverse of the coin to give its design an aged appearance. Variations in tone and colour are a direct result of this process. No two coins will be alike.
Each design has been approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a leading center of palaeontological research noted for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils. The museum is located 6 km (4 mi) from Drumheller, Alberta and 135 km (84 mi) from Calgary, the museum is situated in the middle of the fossil-bearing strata of the Late Cretaceous Horseshoe Canyon Formation and holds numerous specimens from Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Egg Historic Nest Site. The museum's mission is to "collect, preserve, research and interpret palaeontological history with special reference to Alberta’s fossil heritage".
Each design has been approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a leading center of palaeontological research noted for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils. The museum is located 6 km (4 mi) from Drumheller, Alberta and 135 km (84 mi) from Calgary, the museum is situated in the middle of the fossil-bearing strata of the Late Cretaceous Horseshoe Canyon Formation and holds numerous specimens from Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Egg Historic Nest Site. The museum's mission is to "collect, preserve, research and interpret palaeontological history with special reference to Alberta’s fossil heritage".
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Parasaurolophus
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Triceratops
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Tyrannosaurus Rex
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Dromaeosaurus
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Euoplocephalus
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Parasaurolophus was one of the 12 duck-billed dinosaurs that flourished throughout Alberta between 65 and 76 million years ago. It is easily identified by the 6-foot long crest curving out from the back of its head that paleontologists believe was used for communication -- an important capability for these rather docile herbivores that relied on their herds for protection. This distinctive-looking dinosaur was 9 m (30 ft) long and weighed 3,500 kg (7,700 lb).
Triceratops was one of 14 horned (ceratopsian) species that flourished throughout Alberta between 65 and 72 million years ago. Triceratops (meaning "three-horned face") is easily identified by the three menacing horns on its face which combine with the large frill over its neck to intimidate would be These dinosaurs were solidly built, weighing as much as 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) and measuring up to 9 m (30 ft) long.
Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of several large carnivore (tyrannosaur) species that lived in Alberta, appearing shortly before the mysterious mass extinction. Its name means "tyrant lizard" and there is no doubt it still rules today as the most popularized image of these prehistoric animals. The mighty Tyrannosaurus rex measured up to 12 m (39 ft) from head to tail. It had a gaping one-metre (3 ft) bite with 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in) long teeth that could rip out hundreds of pounds of flesh at a time.
Dromaeosaurus (meaning "running lizard") was one of two raptor (dromaeosaurid) species that lived in Alberta between 74 and 76 million years ago. This group of dinosaurs is closely related to birds. They were agile with a light body and a long tail that maintained their balance as they ran upright on their two hind legs. Measuring about 2.5 m (8.25 ft) from head to tail, Dromaeosaurus would normally weigh less than 20 kg (44 lb). With clawed hands on its fore limbs and sharp, recurved teeth, it was perfectly equipped for slicing into its prey.
Euoplocephalus tutus was a large, 5.5 m (18 ft) long armadillo-like creature that lived in Alberta between 76 and 70 million years ago. It weighed some 2.5 t (2.8 tn) and its back was covered with large and small pieces of bony armour embedded in the skin. Even the dinosaur’s eyelids were covered with moving bony plates. In fact, “Euoplocephalus tutus,” means “well armoured head;” a name derived from the ancient Greek language. Euoplocephalus was also equipped with a defensive tail club that was formed by four bony growths fused together. Despite the warring impression of such extensive body armour,Euoplocephalus was a slow-moving herbivore that fed on fleshy, low-lying vegetation.
Triceratops was one of 14 horned (ceratopsian) species that flourished throughout Alberta between 65 and 72 million years ago. Triceratops (meaning "three-horned face") is easily identified by the three menacing horns on its face which combine with the large frill over its neck to intimidate would be These dinosaurs were solidly built, weighing as much as 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) and measuring up to 9 m (30 ft) long.
Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of several large carnivore (tyrannosaur) species that lived in Alberta, appearing shortly before the mysterious mass extinction. Its name means "tyrant lizard" and there is no doubt it still rules today as the most popularized image of these prehistoric animals. The mighty Tyrannosaurus rex measured up to 12 m (39 ft) from head to tail. It had a gaping one-metre (3 ft) bite with 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in) long teeth that could rip out hundreds of pounds of flesh at a time.
Dromaeosaurus (meaning "running lizard") was one of two raptor (dromaeosaurid) species that lived in Alberta between 74 and 76 million years ago. This group of dinosaurs is closely related to birds. They were agile with a light body and a long tail that maintained their balance as they ran upright on their two hind legs. Measuring about 2.5 m (8.25 ft) from head to tail, Dromaeosaurus would normally weigh less than 20 kg (44 lb). With clawed hands on its fore limbs and sharp, recurved teeth, it was perfectly equipped for slicing into its prey.
Euoplocephalus tutus was a large, 5.5 m (18 ft) long armadillo-like creature that lived in Alberta between 76 and 70 million years ago. It weighed some 2.5 t (2.8 tn) and its back was covered with large and small pieces of bony armour embedded in the skin. Even the dinosaur’s eyelids were covered with moving bony plates. In fact, “Euoplocephalus tutus,” means “well armoured head;” a name derived from the ancient Greek language. Euoplocephalus was also equipped with a defensive tail club that was formed by four bony growths fused together. Despite the warring impression of such extensive body armour,Euoplocephalus was a slow-moving herbivore that fed on fleshy, low-lying vegetation.
Summary of $4 Denomination Coins
| Year | Theme | Mintage | Notes |
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| 2007 | Parasaurolophus | 20,000 | .9999 Pure Silver Unique Fossil Finish |
| 2008 | Triceratops | 20,000 | .9999 Pure Silver Unique Fossil Finish |
| 2009 | Tyrannosaurus Rex | 20,000 | .9999 Pure Silver Unique Fossil Finish |
| 2010 | Dromeaosaurus | 20,000 | .9999 Pure Silver Unique Fossil Finish |
| 2010 | Euoplocephalus | 13,000 | .9999 Pure Silver Unique Fossil Finish |
| 2009 | Hanging the Stockings | 15,000 | .9999 Pure Silver |
| 2011 | Welcome to the World | 10,000 | 1/2 Ounce .9999 Pure Silver |
| 2012 | Hereoes of War of 1812 - Tecumseh | 10,000 | 7.96 grams .9999 Pure Silver, Colourized |
| 2012 | Hereoes of War of 1812 - Sir Isaac Brock | 10,000 | 7.96 grams .9999 Pure Silver, Colourized |
