Get this fourth in the innovative Geometry in Art series, illustrating five different icons of Canada! Combining color with techniques borrowed from low poly art, this pure silver proof puts a contemporary, digital spin on that national icon of Canada, the Beaver! In 5-coin custom presentation case box. This listing is for the Geometry in Art Beaver Silver Proof. 5-Coin Custom Presentation Case. Geometry in Art Beaver. Silver Proof may also be available in the single coin box! Welcome to the innovative Geometry in Art Program. The popular new series of spectacular, one troy ounce pure silver proof-finish coins from the Royal Canadian Mint. The goal of the Geometry in Art Program. Is to put a new take on the familiar designs of Canada’s circulating coinage. As digital artists seek to recreate the physical world through dimensional images, modeling techniques based on geometric shapes have given way to a new visual style, called low poly art. This eye-catching series utilizes this art style to present a contemporary spin on and highly artistic interpretation of five of Canadas most famous icons, taken from its legal tender denominations: #1 Loon. #5 Maple Leaf + #4 Beaver in Custom 5-Coin Presentation Case. The Geometry In Art Beaver Pure Silver Proof in 5-Coin Custom Presentation Case. This ingenious coin design brings together a mass of polygons to create a captivating image of a mother beaver. And her baby kit building their dam. Known as low poly art, this geometric technique has been merged with outstanding sculpting, cutting-edge technology and advanced finishing techniques. A stunning design with exceptional relief that defines every polygon, and rich, bold colors that bring depth, dimension and a powerful sense of shadow and light to the scene. Breathtaking use of color furthers the design. In keeping with the low poly art style, lustrous colors contribute to the perception of depth and shadows. An Original Work of Art! The design by Canadian artist Calder Moore features a stylized portrait oft a mother beaver. And her baby kit presented in an eye-catching low poly art style. Extraordinary sculpting, cutting-edge technology and advanced finishing techniques allow each polygon to appear distinct from the other throughout the design. The geometric lines and sharp corners recreate the branches used by the beavers as building material for their dam, yet these same lines are somewhat softened by the color variations between each polygon, playfully altering our perception of shadow, light and dimension and conveying the rounded shape of each beaver. The half-submerged perspective allows an underwater glimpse of the dam rising up from the mud at the bottom of the pond, while the deep blue sky above adds vibrancy to the green conifers along the rocky cliffs in the background. Technology Note – Color. The Royal Canadian Mint leads the world with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning look on each coin. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a. This one troy ounce silver proof coin is 99.99% pure! The design by Canadian artist Calder Moore features a stylized portrait of a beaver mother and baby kit. The date and denomination are also indicated. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. REGINA (“Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God”) also appears. The coin is encapsulated inside a handsome, custom presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by an outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. The item “Canada 2016 Geometry in Art Beaver Baby $20 Silver Proof in Wood 5-Coin Case Box” is in sale since Wednesday, May 11, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Silver
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Year: 2016
- Denomination: $20
- Strike Type: Proof
