Canada 2013 Beaver Family Five oz. Pure Silver Proof Coin. All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see Additional Information below). All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint – The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers. Unlike many other coin dealers. To protect against these risks, we do not sell’second-hand’ coins. All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. Mintage only 1,497 released worldwide! Composition – fine silver (99.99% pure). Weight (g) – 157.6 5 Troy oz. Diameter (mm) – 65. Certificate serialized (serial numbers will vary). Face value – 50 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin). Artists – Emily Damstra (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The beaver (Castor Canadensis) played a major role in the pre-colonial and colonial history of North America. It became one of the primary motivators for the European explorers of the 17th century to forego their search for a Northwest Passage to Asia, and to focus instead on the natural resources offered by the North American continent. With fur at its zenith in European fashions, beaver pelt hats became a product lucrative enough to feed settlement of the new continent by England and France. This is a beautiful 5 oz. Fine silver coin celebrating a Canadian national icon and a symbol of the pre-colonial and colonial European Expansion across North America. Only 1,497 of these spectacular coins were released. Of the hundreds of millions of coin collectors around the world, only a privileged few will ever own this rare and beautiful coin. Each coin is engraved in exquisite detail to celebrate one of Canadas most important national icons. This 5 ounce coin has been released in conjunction with a 1-ounce silver coin that features a single beaver felling a tree in its natural habitat. This coin is a great gift and collectible to celebrate the natural wonders of Canada and all North America, the continents unique fauna, and Canadas unique iconography. Please Note: This coin is pure, bright silver. Any colors that appear in the photos are reflections of the surroundings when the coin was photographed. This coin will make a prestigious addition to any collection focused around nature, Canadian iconography, or the natural history of North America. This 50-Dollar coin is certified to be fine silver (99.99% pure) with a diameter of 65 millimeters and a metal weight of 5 ounces. Low Mintage – Only 1,497 released worldwide. Designed by Canadian artist Emily Damstra, this coin features a portrait of a beaver family, its members immersed in the work of felling trees for their dam, lodge, and food cache. The image occupies the entire reverse field and is engraved with the word CANADA, the date 2013, and the face value of 50 DOLLARS. This coin has been encapsulated and is presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. This coin is accompanied by a serialized certificate – providing proof of ownership for this coin and evidence that it has been individually inspected by the Mints resident quality assurance specialists. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Unsearched All of the coins offered in this listing are unsearched. Many coin dealers search all coins when they are received from the Mint. They “cherry-pick” the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces. However, tilting the coin may resulting one side being slightly out of focus. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits. The item “Canada 2013 $50 Beaver Family 5 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Proof Coin” is in sale since Tuesday, November 20, 2012. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “okranchlandandcattlecompany” and is located in Lewisville, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Indonesia, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Viet nam, Uruguay, China, South Korea, Taiwan, South africa, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Brunei darussalam, Ecuador, Egypt, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jordan, Cayman islands, Macao.
- Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Composition: Silver (99.99% Pure)
- Strike Type: Proof
- Edge: Serrated (Reeded)
- Type: Proof
- Material: Silver
- Precious Metal Content: 5oz.
- Year: 2013
- Geographic Origin: Canada
- Denomination: $50
