Pure Silver Coin – Wildli...
Pure Silver Coin – Wildlife Reflections: Grizzly Bear
Pure Silver Coin – Wildlife Reflections: Grizzly Bear
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Start your journey into the wild with Coin #1.
First coin in a new series! The Wildlife Reflections series celebrates Canada’s natural beauty through colourful, texturally enhanced depictions of Canadian fauna, beginning with the grizzly bear (Coin #1).
Few mammals are as closely associated with the forested regions of western and northern Canada as the grizzly bear, a true icon of these wild spaces. Ursus arctos is Canada’s largest land-based carnivore, and while its strength is indisputable, this coin’s reverse inspires awe by showcasing a quiet moment at sunrise – and by presenting the mighty grizzly and its salmon prey as a reflection of the ecosystems they inhabit.
First in a series of contemplative portraits.
Special features
- Coin #1 of 3. The three-coin Wildlife Reflections series celebrates Canada’s natural beauty through serene scenes set in the Canadian wilderness. Each portrait captures the majesty of both the species and the space it inhabits.
- Visually captivating. On the coin’s reverse, a selective application of colour produces a captivating scene that takes you into the wild. Those vibrant hues are the colours of nature, allowing you to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Canadian wilderness.
- Texturally enhanced. Take a closer look at the grizzly bear and its reflection—a multi-texture visual effect mimics the look of the bear’s fur and adds a realistic shimmer to the surface of the water.
- Limited mintage. Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, your coin has a limited mintage of 7,500. A stunning addition to any nature-, wildlife- or Canadiana-themed collection!
- Complete the series. Collect them all! Each Wildlife Reflections coin is available for individual purchase or with a subscription that guarantees a complete series:
- Coin 1: Grizzly Bear
- Coin 2: Cougar (launches June 25th)
- Coin 3: Moose (launches November 5th)
A subscription also unlocks a collector exclusive: a clamshell case that holds all three coins together (it ships free with Coin #1).
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- No GST/HST!
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
Features
Visually captivating.
On the coin’s reverse, a selective application of colour produces a captivating scene that takes you into the wild. Those vibrant hues are the colours of nature, allowing you to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Canadian wilderness.
Texturally enhanced
Take a closer look at the grizzly bear and its reflection—a multi-texture visual effect mimics the look of the bear’s fur and adds a realistic shimmer to the surface of the water.
Specifications
Design & Artist
Designed by wildlife artist Claude Thivierge, your coin’s reverse features a colourful sunrise that sets the tone for a peaceful river scene, with engraved mountains and forests providing a captivating backdrop. Selective colour extends to both the grizzly bear and its salmon prey, and to their reflection in the water below, while a multi-texture effect mimics the look of fur and creates a shimmering effect on the surface of the water. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
Reverse
Claude Thivierge
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