2014 25c Prehistoric Creatures: Tiktaalik – Glow-in-the-Dark Coloured Coin

This remarkable 2014 large format 25 cent collector coin transports you back 375 million years, long before the age of dinosaurs, showcasing the fascinating Tiktaalik Roseae, often affectionately known as the “fishapod”. Discovered in 2004 in the Canadian Arctic, this pivotal fossil highlights a key moment in the evolution of life on Earth, as fish began to traverse onto land. The mintage is limited to just 30,000 coins.

The Design:

The coin, with a diameter of 35 mm, features two mesmerizing designs of the Tiktaalik. In daylight, it reveals a vibrant full-colour image of the prehistoric creature as envisioned by paleontologists. In darkness, it transforms, showcasing a detailed glowing image of its skeleton, illustrating the evolutionary features we understand today. The coin is inscribed with the word “CANADA,” the year “2014,” and the face value of “25 CENTS.” This stunning design was approved by Alberta’s Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology.

Key Features:

• Produced By: RCM
• Denomination: 25 Cents
• Year: 2014

Technical Specifications:

• Diameter: 35mm
• Material: Other
• Weight: 0.5 grams

Extended Information:

• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Rendition of what Tiktaalik roseae probably looked like
• Finish: Specimen
• Series: Prehistoric Creatures
• Quantity Produced: 30,000
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Theme: Prehistoric Animals

Images from mint.ca – Royal Canadian Mint – Actual product may be different