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!
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
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