2015 $10 Colorful Songbirds of Canada: Magnolia Warbler Pure Silver Proof

 SKU# OK142260E

2015 $10 Colorful Songbirds of Canada: The Magnolia Warbler 1/2 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin

Second coin in the Colorful Songbirds of Canada series!

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Specifications

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish - color proof

Weight (g) - 15.87 (1/2 troy oz.)

Diameter (mm) - 34

Edge - serrated

Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)

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

Artists - Hélène Girard (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

Despite its small size, the magnolia warbler (Setophaga magnolia) is easy to spot thanks to its bold black-and-yellow coloring.  This little songbird sings almost constantly, filling the summer air with a series of clear, sweet whistles as it flits along the lower branches of the surrounding trees.  Unless protecting its young, the warbler hardly seems shy; it is often seen spreading and flicking its tail feathers in a proud display of its colors, which have been beautifully recreated on this stunning coin!

During the breeding months, this delightful songbird can be found in coniferous forests across Canada, from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia.  Its energy, colors and song make the Magnolia Warbler a welcome summer resident whose presence only adds to the natural beauty of Canada's wilderness.

Special features:

•   Second coin in the 5-coin Colourful Songbirds of Canada series, which captures the beauty of some of Canada's most distinctive bird species.

•  This coin celebrates the magnolia warbler, a unique small songbird that makes its summer home in the forests across much of Canada. 

•  This 99.99% pure silver coin is selectively colored, adding vibrancy to the engraved warbler which recreates its natural coloring in the wild.

•  A thoughtful gift for bird-watchers, art appreciators and anyone who admires the timeless beauty of the wildlife. 

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

Design:

Designed by Canadian artist Hélène Girard, this coin offers a side-profile image of the magnolia warbler.  The warbler's distinctive coloring is faithfully recreated through the use of selective color, which beautifully showcases the bird's black-streaked yellow underparts with its white-banded black tail and wing.  Its sharp, black beak is open as the songbird releases a series of clear whistles from its perch in a plum tree, which fills the background on the left side of the design.

Did you know…

•   This songbird's name traces back to 1810 when famous ornithologist Alexander Wilson collected a specimen from a magnolia tree - hence the "magnolia" in its Latin species name.  Over time, "magnolia" became more commonly used than the bird's original English name, the black-and-yellow warbler; and yet, this species has rarely been seen in a magnolia tree since!

•   Depending on the situation, the male magnolia warbler has two distinct songs; one for courtship and nesting, and a less accented one that may be used when defending its territory.

•   Females have similar coloring, although the predominance of grey instead of black mutes the contrast seen in males.  During the breeding season in late spring, males can get competitive and won't shy away from flaunting their unique coloring to impress a prospective mate!

Packaging:

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

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SKU# OK130553E

Canada 2015 $3 Samuel de Champlain 400th Anniversary in Huronia 1/4 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Proof

Design emulates the famed 17th century astrolabe, long attributed to Champlain!

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Specifications

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish - Proof

Weight (g) - 7.96 (one-fourth troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) - 27

Edge - serrated

Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 3 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Laurie McGaw (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

In 1610, having mapped, explored, and established settlements in what is now eastern Canada and Quebec, Samuel de Champlain tasked his young interpreter and pathfinder, Étienne Brûlé, with exploring the land west of the Island of Montréal—the limit at that time of Champlain’s own explorations.  Brûlé was to learn the language and culture of the people there, and establish positive relations with them.  When Champlain reconnected with Brûlé a year later, he was shocked at his young charge’s transformation: Brûlé had done exactly as his leader had commanded. He dressed, lived, and spoke in the fashion of the Hurons and had begun blazing trails throughout the region southwest of Georgian Bay.

In 1615, Champlain followed the path laid by his young envoy, traveling up the Ottawa River to the Mattawa, and along tertiary waterways to Lake Nipissing.  From there, Champlain travelled via the French River to Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.  He made landfall near what is today Penetanguishene, where he set up the home base from which he explored Huronia. 

A thoughtful introduction to collecting for history buffs, fans of geography, and Canadian heritage enthusiasts!

Special features:

•   The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s momentous journey to Huronia with a stunning coin crafted in 99.99% pure silver. 

•   Celebrate an important moment in the exploration of the land that would one day become Canada. 

•  Own an original work of art depicting an antique artifact, the astrolabe, and highlighting the discoveries and adventures of famed explorer Samuel de Champlain. 

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

About the Design:

Designed by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw, this coin is uniquely engraved to emulate the famed 17th century astrolabe—long attributed to Champlain—found in Cobden, Ontario.  Against this navigational tool is set a full-body portrait of Samuel de Champlain.  Through the spaces between the astrolabe’s latitude and longitude crosshairs, we are presented with engravings of scenes from Champlain’s journeys in Huronia, including an image of a tall sailing ship and a scene in which Huron guides assist Champlain on portage.

Did you know…

•   The Huron people called themselves the Wendat (or Wyandot).  An agrarian culture that cultivated maize, squash, and beans, they spoke Wendat, an Iroquoian language.  In the early 1600s, the Wendat occupied the region southwest of Georgian Bay, on the peninsula between Lake Ontario and Lake Huron.  They called this land Wendake, but it became known to European explorers and fur traders as Huronia.

•  Étienne Brûlé was the first European to have set foot on the shores of Lakes Huron, Superior, Erie, and Ontario.  Though Champlain is the first to have documented the “discovery” of Lake Huron, Brûlé had been there first. 

•  One of the symbols most associated with Champlain today is the mariner’s astrolabe.  This seventeenth-century navigational instrument helped cartographers to determine their latitude and allowed them to produce accurate maps.  One such astrolabe, found in 1867 on an old portage route near what is now Cobden, Ontario, was long thought to have belonged to the famed explorer himself.  He was presumed to have lost it during his first journey up the Ottawa River in 1613.  Experts today dispute this theory, suggesting that the astrolabe is more likely to have been cached by missionaries who followed this route on a regular basis in later decades.  While we will never know whether or not the famous astrolabe ever belonged to Champlain, we can be certain that he carried similar ones during his travels, including to Huronia in 1615.

•  Champlain’s most notable achievement from this journey was his detailed account of the culture of the Huron and Algonquin peoples and his cartography and description of the region now known as Ontario.  The lengthy stay that allowed these observations was partly unplanned.  In October 1615, Champlain and his allies engaged in battle with the Onondaga, but were unsuccessful.  The explorer was injured in the battle and spent the winter of 1615-1616 in Huronia.  While he regained his strength for the trip back to Quebec, he learned about the people and geography of the region, recording his discoveries for future publication.  Although this was Champlain’s last journey to what is now Ontario, these records of his encounters with the first peoples of Huronia remain artifacts of lasting cultural importance.

Packaging:

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

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2015 $20 Northern Pike 1 oz Pure Silver Proof Coin with Edge Lettering

SKU# OK142210E

2015 $20 Northern Pike 1 oz Pure Silver Proof Coin with Edge Lettering

Second Coin in the "North American Sportfish” Series - All four coins sold-out very quickly at the Mint!

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Specifications

Finish: proof

Composition: silver 99.99% pure

Weight: 31.39 grams (1 troy oz.)

Diameter: 38 mm

Edge: lettered

Face Value:  $20 (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists: Curtis Atwater (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

The reverse of this stunning pure silver coin depicts a northern pike gliding through its native habitat.  The intricate engraving makes this “lunker” appear to be swimming right out of the coin and toward the viewer.  Multiple finishes add drama to the scene.

Special features:

• FEATURES EDGE LETTERING:  Edge lettering lists the coin's metal weight and purity: "9999 Fine Silver 1 oz 9999 Argent pur 1 oz".

•   A low mintage of only 6,500 makes this subscription especially exclusive.

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

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Did you know…*

• The northern pike (Esox lucius), is known simply as a pike in Britain, Ireland, most of Canada, and most parts of the USA.  In the Upper Midwest of the USA and in Manitoba, Canada, it is commonly called simply the northern.  Esox lucius is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (the pikes). They are typical of brackish and fresh waters of the Northern Hemisphere (i.e. holarctic in distribution). 
• Within North America, northern pike populations are found in Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Montana, Maryland, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, Iowa, Utah, Texas, northern New Mexico and Arizona, Colorado, New York, Idaho, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Québec (pike are rare in British Columbia and east coast provinces), Alaska, the Ohio Valley, the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries, the Great Lakes Basin and surrounding states, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Oklahoma. They are also stocked in, or have been introduced to, some western lakes and reservoirs for sport fishing, although some fisheries managers believe this practice often threatens other species of fish such as bass, trout, and salmon, causing government agencies to attempt to exterminate the pike by poisoning lakes.
• Pike grow to a relatively large size: the average length is about 70 - 120 cm (28–47 in). Even so, lengths of up to 150 cm (59 in) and weights of 25 kg (55 lb) occur, but are very rare. The heaviest specimen known so far was caught in 1983 at an abandoned stone quarry in Germany, where the species is called Hecht. This specimen was 147 cm (58 in) long and weighed 31 kg (68 lb). The longest pike ever recorded and confirmed was 152 cm (60 in) long and weighed 28 kg (62 lb). A pike of 60.5 in (154 cm) was caught and released in May 2004 in Apisko Lake, Manitoba. Historic reports of giant pike, caught in nets in Ireland in the late 19th century, of 41–42 kg (90–93 lb) with a length of 173–175 cm (67–68 in), were researched by Fred Buller and published in The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike. Neither Britain nor Ireland has managed to produce much in the way of giant pike in the last 50 years, so substantial doubt exists surrounding those earlier claims. Currently, the IGFA recognizes a 25 kg (55 lb) pike caught by Lothar Louis in Lake of Greffern, Germany, on 16 October 1986, as the all-tackle world-record northern pike.
• Northern pike are most often olive green, shading from yellow to white along the belly. The flank is marked with short, light bar-like spots and a few to many dark spots on the fins. Sometimes, the fins are reddish. Younger pike have yellow stripes along a green body; later, the stripes divide into light spots and the body turns from green to olive green. The lower half of the gill cover lacks scales and it has large sensory pores on its headand on the underside of its lower jaw which are part of the lateral line system. Unlike the similar-looking and closely related muskellunge, the northern pike has light markings on a dark body background and fewer than six sensory pores on the underside of each side of the lower jaw.
• A hybrid between northern pike and muskellunge is known as a tiger muskellunge (Esox masquinongy × lucius or Esox lucius × masquinongy,depending on the sex of each of the contributing species). In the hybrids, the males are invariably sterile, while females are often fertile, and may back-cross with the parent species. Another form of northern pike, the silver pike, is not a subspecies but rather a mutation that occurs in scattered populations. Silver pike, sometimes called silver muskellunge, lack the rows of spots and appear silver, white, or silvery-blue in color.  When ill, silver pike have been known to display a somewhat purplish hue; long illness is also the most common cause of male sterility.
• Pike are found in sluggish streams and shallow, weedy places in lakes, as well as in cold, clear, rocky waters. They are typical ambush predators; they lie in wait for prey, holding perfectly still for long periods, and then exhibit remarkable acceleration as they strike. In short, they inhabit any water body that contains fish, but suitable places for spawning are essential for their numbers. Because of their cannibalistic nature, young pike need places where they can take shelter between plants so they are not eaten. In both cases, rich submerged vegetation is needed. Pike are seldom found in brackish water, except for the Baltic Sea area. They seem to prefer water with less turbidity, but that is probably related to their dependence on the presence of vegetation and not to their being sight hunters.
• In Italy, the newly identified species Esox cisalpinus ("southern pike") was long thought to be a color variation of the northern pike, but was in 2011 announced to be a species of its own.

*  Source: Wikipedia

Packaging: 

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock. It is also protected by a custom beauty box featuring a full-color image of a northern pike.

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Canada 2015 $20 American Scimitar Sabre-Tooth Cat 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Coin

SKU# OK144428E

Canada 2015 $20 American Scimitar Sabre-Tooth Cat 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Coin

Prehistoric Animals Series

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Specifications

Composition - gold (99.99% pure)

Finish - proof

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

Description

The scimitar cat (Homotherium serum) is arguably one of the most awe-inspiring animals of the Ice Age.  Famous for its knife-like fangs, the scimitar cat's teeth were shorter than those of the better known sabre-tooth cat, Smilodon fatalis, but were equally lethal: its sabres were coarsely serrated, just like a steak knife, making them perfectly suited for slicing through the soft flesh of its prey. 

This fierce feline was a master at pursuing prey, which consisted of ungulates such as horses and camels.  The scimitar cat would charge from behind a bush or tall grasses with blinding swiftness, bowl over its intended prey and slash the throat with its lethal canines.  Then, once the uproar subsided, the cat dragged its latest meal to its den.

It was roughly the size of a lion, but with a lighter body that gave it more running flexibility than its Ice Age cousins, other sabre-tooth cats, and the American lion.  It had a short tail like a lynx, and long, powerful forelimbs but slightly shorter hind legs that gave it a hyena-like stance.

This fascinating cat ranged from Beringia, a prehistoric grassland region stretching from Siberia to Alaska, which was too dry for glaciers, all the way to southern North America by way of the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Alberta. Having gone extinct sometime between 13,000 and 11,000 years ago, the scimitar cat's demise was likely linked to the extinction of the large Ice Age herbivores.

Special features:

• To ensure a high degree of scientific accuracy, the design of this coin was verified by palaeontologists of the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta. 
• Unmatched detail is achieved through the technically demanding application of multiple finishes:  highlights shine and shadows deepen while the depth and texture of the scimitar's facial features are enhanced.
• For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.

About the Design:

Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi has crafted a heart-stopping portrait of a roaring scimitar cat, with its mouth open wide as it bares its lethal teeth and scimitars. The details are exquisite: luxurious fur, piercing eyes, razor-sharp teeth and a roughly textured tongue are all beautifully rendered with finely detailed engraving.

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

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Canada 2015 $20 Tweety Bird Looney Tunes 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof

SKU# OK144846E

Canada 2015 $20 Tweety Bird Looney Tunes 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof

First coin in Looney Tunes characters series!

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Specifications

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Strike Type - Proof

Finish - proof

Weight (g) - 31.83 (1 troy oz.)

Diameter (mm) - 40

Edge - serrated

Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Warner Bros. (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

From 1942 until the late 1960s, Looney Tunes were the most popular animated shorts to be shown in film theaters.  But as the golden era wound down, television would be the one to keep the laughs going by introducing the characters and their (mis)adventures to new generations.  In keeping with the playful nature of Looney Tunes, each coin features a hidden surprise element - look closely!

Design

Depicts of a typical scene from Looney Tunes cartoons which featured Tweety. The little yellow canary with the oversized head and the large blue eyes stands in the centre of the image field, clearly alarmed as he bounces up and down while pointing to the right. His beak is open as though he is saying his catchphrase, “I tawt I taw a puddy tat…" He did! He did see a puddy tat! There, just reaching in on the right side of the image, is Sylvester’s outstretched paw as the persistent alley cat tries once more to ensnare his feathered foe.

Special Features

Crafted of 99.99% pure silver!

Contains a whimsical hidden design element.

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

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Flowers of Canada 1 oz. Pure Silver with Swarovski Crystal Dew Drops

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Each coin is one full troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver.  These coins are encapsulated and in original Royal Canadian Mint packaging (maroon clamshell case protected by a black "beauty box").  Each coin is accompanied by a serial numbered Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Mint.

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Canada 2014 $3 Caterpillar & Chrysalis, Animal Architects #3, ¼ oz .9999 Silver

Third and final coin in the beautiful 'Animal Architects' series!

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Specifications

Maximum Mintage – 10,000 (only 5,571 sold in 2014)

Composition – fine silver (99.99% pure)

Strike Type – proof

Finish – color

Weight (g) – 7.96 (1/4 troy oz.)

Diameter (mm) – 27

Edge – serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value – 3 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

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

Description

Few metamorphoses are as dramatic as the one experienced by the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), a welcome sight during the summer across the many regions of Canada and the USA.  Its beautifully patterned black and orange wings easily make the species one of the most recognizable butterflies found in North America.  However, this iconic form is only attained during the final stage of its life cycle, after it sheds its brightly striped caterpillar form and develops within the safety of the chrysalis that encases it.

The process begins when the caterpillar spins a silk pad on the underside of a milkweed (Asclepias) leaf and attaches its hind claspers to it.  Now suspended with its head facing downwards, the caterpillar's life depends on the strength of this attachment.  Twisting around, the caterpillar sheds its skin to reveal a moist exoskeleton that hardens to a waxy, green-colored coating.  The chrysalis darkens and becomes transparent over the course of 9 to 15 days, during which time the pupa develops inside.  The butterfly soon emerges (after approximately 10 days with a little assistance from gravity as it pushes down and outwards to split the chrysalis.  Now free, the butterfly will rest on its former enclosure while expanding its wings in preparation for its first flight.

Did you know…

·        Many think of a butterfly chrysalis as a "cocoon" but this isn't accurate – a chrysalis is made of protein (like the caterpillar's skin) while a cocoon is made of silk and is often associated with moths.

·        The milkweed (Asclepias) is both home and a food source for the Monarch caterpillar. It will eat nothing but milkweed leaves day and night until it becomes a chrysalis, and then will not eat again until it emerges as an adult butterfly.  The milkweed also protects the Monarch – its toxins build up in the caterpillar's system, meaning the Monarch will be poisonous to many predators for the rest of its life!

A striking addition to any insect-, Canadiana-, or nature-themed collection, or those featuring color and photo-image designs.

Special features:

·        This coin is the third and final coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s animal architects series.

·        Selective coloring on this coin brings to life the beautiful bright colors of the Monarch caterpillar, as well as the green tones of the milkweed leaf it both inhabits and feasts upon.

·        The detailed rendition of the Monarch's chrysalis exemplifies the Royal Canadian Mint's renowned artistry and craftsmanship.

·        Crafted from fine silver (99.99% pure), this coin features a beautiful mirror-like proof finish.

·        Makes a beautiful gift for nature lovers.

·        Limited worldwide mintage.

Design:

Designed by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant, the coin features a beautifully detailed side profile of a Monarch caterpillar.  Selective color application showcases the caterpillar's bright yellow, black and white stripes as it crawls along a bright green milkweed leaf – a plant that plays an integral part in the Monarch's early life cycles.  A large chrysalis is engraved in the background as a reminder of the Monarch's next stage, at which time it will enclose itself during its metamorphosis into one of Canada's, and North America’s, most recognizable butterflies.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Canada 2015 $200 Coastal Waters of Canada 2 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Matte Proof Coin

SKU# OK144675E

Canada 2015 $200 Coastal Waters of Canada 2 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Matte Proof Coin

Second coin in the “Landscapes of the North” series!

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Specifications

Composition - silver (99.99% pure)

Finish - matte proof

Weight (g) - 63.07 (2 troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) - 50

Edge - serrated

Certificate - non-serialized

Face value - 200 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Ellen Cowie (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

Intricate detail masterfully engraved that evokes the longest coastline in the world.

Special features: 

•    Second coin in this unique ‘Landscapes of the North’ series

•    2 oz. fine silver (99.99% pure) coin

•    Ultimate gift for someone special

•    Unique 360° design 

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•    Tribute to over 100 years of knowledge and talent for crafting coins.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and protected by a graphic paper box, as shown in photos.

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Canada 2015 $20 Baby Animals: Mountain Goat 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin

SKU# OK144365E

Canada 2015 $20 Baby Animals: Mountain Goat 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin

Baby Animal Series #5

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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.

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