# Prehistoric Glowing Currency The Second Dinosaur in the New Canadian Coins Series By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-coins References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2013/2/5/the-second-winged-lizard-glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-coin-has.html) & [mint](http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/coin-prod1630016?sp_rid=MTE1NzUyOTU3NDES1) There are now two new [collector's edition Canadian coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release) featuring dinosaurs, this latest one features the Quetzalcoatlus, also known as the 'winged lizard.' Often incorrectly referred to as a Pterodactyl, this species of dinosaur was from the Late Cretaceous period with a total wingspan reaching up to ten meters. An excellent gift for [dinosaur enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack) and all coin collectors, the image of the dinosaur absorbs light and a skeleton version appears as it [glows in the dark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle). Get a look at the great winged lizard and other prehistoric dinosaurs that roamed the earth over 66 million years ago, and see their skeletal remains glowing in the dark with this brand new series of collectable Canadian coins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dinosaur Collectibles:** Opportunity for producing and marketing unique dinosaur coin collections for collectors. - **Glow-in-the-dark Technology:** Opportunity for integrating glow-in-the-dark technology in products for collectibles and toys. - **Educational Collectibles:** Opportunity for developing collectibles that are not just for display, but also serves as educational tools. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Collectibles Industry:** Potential market for producing and marketing dinosaur-themed collectibles. - **Coin and Currency Industry:** Opportunity for boosting sales through producing unique and collectible coins with added features like glow-in-the-dark technology. - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for creating interactive and educational dinosaur toys that incorporate glow-in-the-dark technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rechargeable Multicolored Dinosaur Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-electric.md) - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md) - [Memorial Monarch Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md)