Second Silver coin of the series Sculpture of Majestic Animals, that takes a uniquely multi-dimensional approach to depicting Canadas iconic most majestic animal species. This huge 65 mm coin, crafted in gold plated Cougar shape, comes in a wooden circular base with black case and Certificate of Authenticity included. Limited worldwide mintage to 1.200 pieces. The reverse design by Canadian big game sculptor Karl Lansing offers a sculptural celebration of an elusive hunter in the wild. Uniquely shaped to resemble a cougar (Puma concolor), this silver, gold-plated embellishment rises up from the coins surface for a stunning, multi-dimensional collecting experience. The cougars muscular appearance is on full display as it slinks close to the ground, its long tail gently curved behind it. While the paused movement belies the cougars ability to pounce with lightning-fast speed, it does allow for a rare view of this secretive species features, including finer details such as the texture of its fur. In the top of the coin’s reverse, the inscriptions: CANADA – the issue country and 2017 – the issue year. On the bottom, the inscriptions: 100 DOLLARS – the face value. The coin’s obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: ELIZABETH II and D. REGINA – the name of the Queen. Cougar The cougar (Puma concolor), also commonly known as the mountain lion, puma, or catamount, is a large felid of the subfamily Felinae native to the Americas. Its range, from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes of South America, is the greatest of any large wild terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere. An adaptable, generalist species, the cougar is found in most American habitat types. It is the second heaviest cat in the New World, after the jaguar. Secretive and largely solitary by nature, the cougar is properly considered both nocturnal and crepuscular, although sightings during daylight hours do occur. The cougar is more closely related to smaller felines, including the domestic cat (subfamily Felinae), than to any subspecies of lion (subfamily Pantherinae). The item “COUGAR Sculpture Of Majestic Animals 3D Silver Coin 100$ Canada 2017″ is in sale since Thursday, January 26, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
