This coin celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the physical features that ensure the snowy owls reputation as a formidable hunter: its eyes. The reverse design by Canadian artist Arnold Nogy features a close-up portrait of the snowy owls facial features, its bright enamelled yellow eyes standing in stark contrast to its plumage. The addition of bright yellow and black enamel gives added depth to the owls eyes, and contrasts the softly frosted feathers of its face. Exceptional vision is what enables the snowy owl to be such a formidable hunter. Crafted in 99.99percent fine silver, this limited mintage coin is the first in a 3-coin annual series celebrating the striking eyes of Canadian wildlife. This detailed coin celebrates the snowy owl, a strikingly beautiful bird of prey inhabiting much of Canadas North. A striking addition to any Canadiana-, bird- or nature-themed collection. Composition 99.99% fine silver. Weight (g) 1,000. Diameter (mm) 102.1. Artist Arnold Nogy. Maple wood clamshell with black beauty box. Finished size 225 mm x 225 mm. Cert may be a different #, the images is to confirm the specifications. Customers located in MANITOBA, CANADA!!!! Please DO NOT hit pay it now until a revised invoice can be generated and sent to you. The item “2014 Kilo Silver-In The Eyes of the Snowy Owl $250 Coin 9999 Fine No Tax(13845)” is in sale since Thursday, October 20, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “gatewestcoins” and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This item can be shipped to Canada, to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
- Year: 2014