2014 $25 Arctic Fox and Northern Lights Pure Silver Proof, Maximum Mintage: 4,000

SKU# OK129101E

2014 $25 Arctic Fox and Northern Lights Pure Silver Proof, Maximum Mintage: 4,000

Fifth and final coin in the ‘O Canada’ 1 oz. silver series!

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Specifications

Maximum Mintage – 8,500

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish - proof

Weight (g) – 31.39 (one troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) - 38

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 25 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Julius Csotonyi (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

                        

Description

Being placed well within the visible zone of the aurora borealis, many regions of Canada are perfectly positioned to enjoy an amazing view of the northern lights.  Vast regions with little human-made light improve the aurora's visibility and intensity, offering a feast for the eyes.  As Canadians settle in for the long, cold winter with its added hours of darkness, the northern lights offer a good reason to get outside and reconnect with our northern landscape.  Like much of Canada's wilderness, the aurora borealis that we enjoy from sea to sea to sea is powerful, elusive, and humbling - making the companionable warmth of human community even more precious.

Special features:

·        Superbly crafted by Royal Canadian Mint master engravers using a variety of engraving techniques and finishes to bring this stunning Arctic image to life.

·        A limited mintage of only 8,500 coins means that this piece is sure to be sought after by collectors.

·        Own a piece of Canada's north, beautifully captured in one ounce of 99.99% pure silver.

·        An excellent addition to any nature & wildlife focused, Northern, or Canadiana collection.

·        A beautiful gift or collectible for those who love Canada's North, Inuit, and First Nations heritage, historical images, nature, original artwork, and Canadian themes.

·        For our Candian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design:

This coin features an evocative image of an Arctic fox on its journey across the frozen tundra.  As the fox leaps from the left side of the image toward a rocky, snow-dusted shore across a narrow expanse of water, the stunning Northern Lights burst forth in concentric circles across the sky behind it.  It is as though the scene were set directly below the magnetic North Pole.  While stylized icy mountains rise in the far distance behind and to the left of the fox, a vast iceberg just from the far right side of the image provides beautiful balance to the scene.  The Northern Lights, fox, and shoreline are reflected in the water, doubling the image's impact.  Royal Canadian Mint engravers have used exceptional technique in engraving and finishing, conveying the energy and power of the scene in pure silver.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a custom beauty box.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses.

USPS Priority Mail & Priority Express Mail are also available for an additional charge.

We ship to many international destinations worldwide.  Contact us for information.

Additional Information

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2014 $10 Bison ‘O Canada’ ½ oz. Pure Silver Matte Proof Coin Maximum Mintage: 40,000

SKU# OK129315E

2014 $10 Bison ‘O Canada’ ½ oz. Pure Silver Matte Proof Coin Maximum Mintage: 40,000

Eighth coin in the beautiful ‘O Canada’ series!

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Specifications

Maximum Mintage – 40,000

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish – matte proof

Weight (g) – 15.87 (1/2 troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) - 34

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 10 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

                        

Description

The North American continent's heaviest land animal is Bison bison, known commonly as the American bison or American buffalo. For millennia, the American bison and its ancestors dominated much of central North America.  Bison ranged from what is now Alaska, down through the Canadian prairies and American Midwest, as far south as central Mexico and as far east as near the Appalachians of the United States. In herds of tens of millions, they wandered along ancient feeding routes so well worn that they are still visible from the air today. Many of these routes, particularly in the United States, were eventually used as wagon trails and, later, for railway beds.

However, by the end of the nineteenth century, over-hunting and deliberate large-scale exterminations by settlers had reduced bison numbers from more than 60 million to only a few hundred. Concerted conservation efforts throughout the twentieth century helped to bring the numbers of wild bison up in both Canada and the United States. In total, there are estimated to be about 30,000 non-domesticated bison in Canada and the United States today.  In addition, several hundred thousand bison are now raised on ranches.

Special features:

·        This is the eighth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new 2014 ‘O Canada’ series, focusing on iconic Canadian images: the ancient and powerful bison.

·        Masterfully crafted by Royal Canadian Mint engravers using a variety of engraving techniques and finishes to bring depth and texture to this stunning image of Canadian wildlife.

·        Own a piece of Canada's natural beauty, painstakingly captured in one-half ounce of 99.99% pure silver.

·        For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.

·        Limited worldwide mintage.

Design:

The reverse design by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant presents a portrait of three adult bison and a bison calf in their natural habitat. On the left in the foreground, the small knob-kneed calf walks calmly beside three adults as they graze with their enormous heads bent to the low grasses of the prairie. The largest adult, furthest from the viewer, has its head slightly raised as though listening and watching for danger. The bison's shaggy fur and the color variations between adults and calf are beautifully rendered through masterful engraving and the use of varied finishes.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell with a custom beauty box.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling to USA via USPS First Class Mail! 

USPS Priority Mail & Priority Express Mail (one business day delivery) are also available for an additional charge.

Additional Information

OK Ranch offers fine collectible & investment coins, fine & fashion jewelry, and more through our ebay store at www.okranchcoins.com – Most of our ebay items are also available for purchase directly from OK Ranch.  Contact us at shop@okranch.me for information.

2014 $5 Bison ‘O Canada’ 1/10 oz. Pure Gold Proof Coin Maximum Mintage: 4,000

SKU# OK129724E

2014 $5 Bison ‘O Canada’ 1/10 oz. Pure Gold Proof Coin Maximum Mintage: 4,000

Fourth and final coin in the popular ‘O Canada’ series!

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Specifications

Maximum Mintage – 4,000

Composition - 99.99% pure gold

Finish - proof

Weight (g) - 3.14 (one-tenth troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) - 16

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 5 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

                        

Description

The North American continent's heaviest land animal is Bison bison, known commonly as the American bison or American buffalo. For millennia, the American bison and its ancestors dominated much of central North America.  Bison ranged from what is now Alaska, down through the Canadian prairies and American Midwest, as far south as central Mexico and as far east as near the Appalachians of the United States. In herds of tens of millions, they wandered along ancient feeding routes so well worn that they are still visible from the air today. Many of these routes, particularly in the United States, were eventually used as wagon trails and, later, for railway beds.

However, by the end of the nineteenth century, over-hunting and deliberate large-scale exterminations by settlers had reduced bison numbers from more than 60 million to only a few hundred. Concerted conservation efforts throughout the twentieth century helped to bring the numbers of wild bison up in both Canada and the United States. In total, there are estimated to be about 30,000 non-domesticated bison in Canada and the United States today.  In addition, several hundred thousand bison are now raised on ranches.

Special features:

·        This is the fourth and final gold coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting 2014 ‘O Canada’ series, featuring iconic images celebrating all that makes Canada unique!

·        Masterfully crafted by Royal Canadian Mint engravers using a variety of engraving techniques and finishes to bring depth and texture to this stunning image of Canadian wildlife.

·        Own a piece of Canada's natural beauty, painstakingly captured in one-tenth ounce of 99.99% pure gold.

·        For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.

·        Limited worldwide mintage.

Design:

This coin displays a full-body profile portrait of a bison in its natural habitat. Viewed from its right side with its head and hindquarters arched toward the viewer, a massive American bison bull stands with one hind leg raised in mid-stride. Its shaggy beard, blunt nose, small eye, and upturned horns are presented to stunning effect through the masterful use of varied finishes and engraving. The powerfully muscled, hunched back and fur-lined forelimbs give way to a low sloped hind section ending in a short fringed tail. On the bison's abdomen we see scars from ancient battles with other bulls and perhaps predators like wolves. The dust seems to rise from beneath the bulky mass of the plains giant as its feet stir the scraggly open grassland.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell with a custom beauty box.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling to USA via USPS First Class Mail! 

USPS Priority Mail & Priority Express Mail (one business day delivery) are also available for an additional charge.

Additional Information

OK Ranch offers fine collectible & investment coins, fine & fashion jewelry, and more through our ebay store at www.okranchcoins.com – Most of our ebay items are also available for purchase directly from OK Ranch.  Contact us at shop@okranch.me for information.