The cougar is one of Canadas most powerful, elusive, and beautiful predators. This silent hunter is the perfect subject for the second coin in the Royal Canadian Mints’Call of the Wild’ 3-coin series. The reverse design by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc presents a profile portrait of a cougar in a natural setting. Surrounded by the coniferous forests of the Rocky Mountains, this muscular predator cuts an impressive figure; detailed engraving recreates the cougars distinctive features, from its strong jaw line to its delicate whiskers and soft fur. The elusive hunter is depicted with its jaw open in mid-growl, as it releases its thrillingly drawn-out call to the wild. Second half-kilogram coin in the Royal Canadian Mints Call of the Wild series, which celebrates Canadas wildlife. Made from over 16 oz of 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage of 1,000 coins. Visually striking coin features finely detailed engraving that captures the strength and beauty of one of Canadas most formidable hunters in the wild: the cougar. The coins large surface area offers an ideal-sized canvas for finely detailed engraving, adding further relief and luster to the design. A stunning example of the Royal Canadian Mints internationally renowned artistry and craftsmanship. Composition 99.99% fine silver. Mintage 1,000. Weight (g) 500. Diameter (mm) 85. Artist Pierre Leduc. Packaging Wooden box with standard beauty box. Finished size 225 mm x 225mm. 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 “2015 Half-Kilo’Growling Cougar’ $125 Silver Coin. 9999 Fine (17009)” is in sale since Saturday, February 11, 2017. 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: 2015