SKU# OK144365E
Canada 2015 $20 Baby Animals: Mountain Goat 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin
Baby Animal Series #5
Specifications
Composition - silver (99.99% pure)
Finish - proof with color
Weight (g) - 31.39 (1 troy ounce)
Diameter (mm) - 38
Edge - serrated
Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)
Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists - Glen Loates (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
To celebrate Canada's rich biodiversity, the Royal Canadian Mint highlights the animal kingdom's family bonds in a series that features endearing images of Canada's baby animals. The fifth coin in this series showcases a young mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and its mother in the mountainous terrain of western Canada.
An impressive addition to any nature-, wilderness- or Canadiana-themed collection!
Special features:
- Fifth in the Royal Canadian Mint's continuing Baby animal's series of coins that lovingly depict baby animals in a natural setting.
- The expertly engraved reverse design is enhanced by the use of selective coloring that places the focus on the young mountain goat, whose white wool coat stands in contrast to the brightly colored wildflowers of its alpine habitat.
- The engraved elements add depth to the image, with the rugged peaks in the background conveying the incredible heights that are reached by these remarkable alpine animals.
- An outstanding addition to any Canadiana- or nature-themed collection.
- A heart-warming gift for any animal lover.
- For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.
About the Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Glen Loates, this coin depicts a young mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) with its mother in the wild, mountainous terrain of western Canada. This side profile of a young goat, offers the viewer a close look at the animal's muscular forequarters and cloven hooves, which allow it to move with stunning ease at seemingly impossible heights. Enhanced by selective coloring, the kid's black mouth, nose and eyes stand in contrast to the white wool coat that softens its already-innocent expression. Standing protectively next to the kid is the mother goat - whose slender horns, pronounced shoulder hump, and long wool coat are beautifully rendered with finely detailed engraving. In the background, the distant rocky peaks add a sense of depth to the image and help convey just how high this mother and child are, as they stand together on a rocky slope near an evergreen and are surrounded by brightly colored wildflowers.
Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell case protected by a black beauty box.
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping to all U.S. addresses via USPS First Class Mail. USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge.
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