Description
Bullion in gold and silver The debut installment of the new Ice Age series is being presented with pride by Canada. The Smilodon Sabre-tooth Cat, a predator, is shown on the coin. The unusually enormous fangs in his jaws, which protrude outward even when the mouth is closed, are his defining trait.
A genus of the felids known as machairodonts that are extinct is called Smilodon. It is the most well-known saber-toothed cat and one of the most well-known prehistoric mammals. It was not closely related to the tiger or other modern cats, despite being known as the saber-toothed tiger. During the Pleistocene era, the American continent was home to Smilodon (2.5 mya – 10,000 years ago). Based on fossils found in Brazil, the genus was given its name in 1842; the generic name translates to “scalpel” or “two-edged knife” plus “tooth.” Currently, S. gracilis, S. fatalis, and S. populator are considered as three distinct species. The two latter species most likely developed from Megantereon, which itself most likely evolved from S. gracilis.
FEATURES
- Contains 2 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
- Coin comes in protective packaging. Multiples of 14 come in plastic mint tubes. Multiples of 280 come in Monster Boxes.
- Obverse: The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
- Reverse: Features an absolutely stunning rendition of a leaping sabertooth with all claws out.
- Guaranteed by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Specifications:
- Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
- Finish: Bullion
- Weight: 2 oz
- Diameter: 38.00mm
- Edge: Serrated
- Face Value: $10.00
- Coutry: Canada
- Year: 2023
