2017 Nocturnal by Nature: The Barn Owl 1oz Silver Coin. Canada is home to a wide range of nocturnal animals, including the barn owl, whose acute senses and secretive ways make it one of natures most efficient night-time hunters. This fine silver coin captures all of the majesty and beauty of this species as it glides across the night skya sight recreated through the innovative use of black rhodium plating. Tilt the coin to see the colour shift from dark black to gunmetal grey, adding to the contemporary look and feel of the coin. Coin Metal: 9999 pure silver. Coin Weight: 1oz (31.83g). Coin Finish: black rhodium plating matt proof. Year of Issue: 2017. Coin Mintage: 7,000. Country of Issue: Canada. Designed by Canadian artist Jamie Desrochers, your coin features a contemporary stylized depiction of a barn owl. Descending upon its prey, as viewed from the ground looking up at the night sky. In the background, the creative use of black rhodium plating serves as a stunning backdrop for this night-time scene; detailed engraving re-creates the cratered surface of the full moon, which is brought to life through the use of bold frosting peering through the dark plating. The coins silver surface also lends itself beautifully to evoking the luminous quality of moonlight on the engraved owl in the foreground, which seemingly shines brighter against the dark image field. Flying on outstretched wings, the owl conveys its stealthy hunting prowess through its fixed stare, as it seems to close in on the viewer. The engraving captures much of the owls most distinctive featuresfrom its characteristic heart-shaped face and sharp talons, to the spotted appearance of its wing and tail feathers. This features the Susanna Blunt effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with a black rhodium plating background. Your coins are packaged in a standard clamshell case and numbered certificate of authenticity. The item “2017 Nocturnal by Nature The Barn Owl 1oz Silver Coin” is in sale since Thursday, February 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins\Coins\World\Canada”. The seller is “minted-uk” and is located in Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Central America & Canada
- Country: Canada
- Year of Issue: 2017
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada