I am wondering if anyone can help me out with some information. I was originally drawn to the Canadian Glow In The Dark series because the first coin coincided with the birth year of my son. At the time, I was under the impression that this series was going to be a 4 coin run, so I decided I would collect the set. I ordered the newest (no. 4) and it's on it's way in the mail, but as I'm looking at the information it makes no reference to this being the last one in the series. I can understand if they have found a good thing and might want to keep it running, but if they are going to do that, they need to come up with some better material. The first coin was good, but to follow it up with a flyer and two swimmers? Where are the more main stream Prehistoric Creatures? Anyone know if they will be continuing this series, or is the Tiktaalik really the final in the series? Edit: With some digging, now that I look at the website again, there was this blurb on the page for the Pachyrhinosaurus: "New Series! The Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai dinosaur coin is the first in a 4-coin Prehistoric Creature glow-in-the-dark (photo-luminescent) series!" The Quetzalcoatlus page says: "The Quetzalcoatlus dinosaur coin is the second in a 4-coin Prehistoric Creature glow-in-the-dark (photo-luminescent) series!" The Tylosaurus page states: "The first two coins in this series of glow-in-the-dark prehistoric creatures sold out quickly, so make sure you order your coin today!" But when you get to the Tiktaalik there is no such blurb... makes me think it will not end at 4 coins.
This series is not about mainstream or popular dinosaurs. It is about the linkage of the chosen animals to Canada. It looks like the Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller had a significant role in the design of these coins. Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai was discovered in Alberta near Grande Prairie, and is the second species of pachyrhinosaur. (A third species was recently discovered in Alaska in 2013). Quetzalcoatlus - I am not sure of the linkage to Canada, but it has been portrayed (not sure if entirely accurate) that this dinosaur had the ability to locate urine by ultraviolet vision - perhaps that is the linkage to this glow-in-the-dark coin? Tylosaurus Pembinensis - I believe an example of this fossil was uncovered by oil sand mining not that long ago, and it has been an area of research (along with other inland sea dinosaurs of the Cretaceous) of the Tyrrell Museum for some time. Tiktaalik - definitely a Canadian connection there. This one is representative of the evolutionary transition from fish to amphibians. Fossils of this species are a recent discovery, they were found in 2004 on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut. Tiktaalik is an Inuktitut (Inuit) word meaning "burbot", a freshwater fish related to cod. If you want mainstream dinosaurs, I recommend watching Jurassic Park and its sequels... It will be some time, before anything cool is made into a coin from the newest Burgess Shale fossil discoveries. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...-by-scientists-hailed-as-motherlode-1.2531990
Thanks for that bit of information. Although unsolicited, you do bring up a good point about the connection these prehistoric creatures have with Canada (at least for the most part). That being said, if you are looking for significant prehistoric developments in Canada, I think there is room to include Albertosaurus or Edmontosaurus. I am just a little perplexed by their choices. If indeed they were seeking to stay within connection to Canada, then why choose what they chose when something that looks a lot like a T-Rex has a much tighter connection. In regards to my comment about "Main Stream Dinosaurs" I am operating on the assuption that the purpose of these coins is ultimately to make money. You can say all you want about "continuing education" and promoting learning, but if it didn't make dollars they wouldn't make cents... I grew up loving dinosaurs, and the coins are cool, but I think they would stand to make a lot more money if they slapped a T-Rex on a glow in the dark coin (and yes, the T-Rex and family members have been found in Canada). That is why I commented about the fact that if the coin series is indeed going to continue, I believe they will need to look for some fresh material to bring people in. Which brings me back to the original question... Will the series would end at 4 coins, or will it continue beyond the original run?
It will end. But, just like in other past dinosaur coin series, their success will breed yet another new series... I think we are on the 4th or 5th series now with dinosaurs with the Royal Canadian Mint?? - The original fossil series on a silver coin with the acid-etched antique finish - Lenticular series, on nickel coins - Glow in the dark series - Current silver series... - Plus the RCM made the "Reel Coins" series on Jurassic Park - (am I missing any??)
Really quick turnaround time. Received it earlier this week. 1-4 complete. It will be a nice set to eventually pass on to my son.
SPP Ottawa, I know you are the resident expert when it comes to the RCM. I happen to collect some of the bullion coins they produce, primarily Maple Leafs. I purchased last years O'Canada series (was slightly disappointed with lack of detail on the coin) and this year am collecting the Great Lakes series. I received the Superior Coin and think it's quite nice. Anyway, my question is this: Many people on the message boards complain about all the offerings from the U.S. Mint and how they can't afford to buy everything produced, but I've noticed that the RCM offers a "ton" more coins than the U.S. Mint. How much would someone have to spend to get one of everything produced by the RCM in that year? I've also noticed the Royal Australian Mint has a slew of coin offerings as well. Again, far more than the U.S. Mint.
If you included the 5 ounce silver, 2 ounce gold and the kilogram coins, it would be an astronomical amount of money (and a waste of money in my opinion, you would be paying several times bullion value). Take this for example... http://www.mint.ca/store/buy/kilo-coins_coins-cat730001 There are already four 1 kilogram coins (2 gold and 2 silver) for the year 2014... that is insane. To put this in perspective, I am trying to buy almost all the RCM mint products for the two years my kids were born (2003 and 2006). Even going back that far in time, and buying a lot of the product below issue price now - there are some products I simply won't touch, gold coins higher than $200 face value and the Big and Little Bear Constellations palladium series. It is simply not worth it... Imagine trying to duplicate this feat, with kids born in the last couple years...
I can't seem to find an answer anywhere and I saw it started to be discussed in this thread--- Will they be doing more than 4 coins for the Prehistoric Creatures Glow In The Dark Series? Originally they said "# of a 4 coin series" but on the 4th coin there is no reference at all of that being the last one and even on the 3rd coin it just said 3rd coin of the series.
That is the same thing that I made mention of. It seemed like at the start they were dead set on 4 coins, but as the series went on, they stopped mentioning that it was only going to be 4 coins. My thought is that they will do a 2nd series of these. The set will continue, but more as a Prehistoric GITD vol. 2... Guess we'll have to wait and see. They appear to be selling out in each release, so it could be something they choose to persue.
