Pure Silver Colored 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. Composition : 99.99% pure silver. Weight (g): 31.83 (one troy ounce). Certificate: serial numbered (serial numbers will vary). Face value: 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin). Artists: Claude Thivierge (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The mournful howl of Canis lupus is synonymous with the kind of solitude one finds in the great Canadian outdoors. Curious but elusive, the grey wolf is a highly intelligent and social species that has endured as a symbol of strength and resilience in the wild. Today, many look upon this canine with a sense of reverence for its keen senses and instinct as it moves swiftly and silently across a territory that may encompass hundreds of square kilometers, determined by the abundance of prey. LOWER MINTAGE THAN PREVIOUS POLYGON ART COLLECTION! FIRST COIN IN NEW SERIES! The grey wolves coin kicks off a superb new series of wildlife portraits that takes a more contemporary approach to design. They merge a realistic depiction with one based on pure geometry! Future coins in the series are. Snowy Owls scheduled release: April 2018. Orcas scheduled release: May 2018. Each of these beloved icons of the Canadian wilderness is comprised of carefully positioned polygon shapes that are characteristic of low poly art, before merging with a more true-to-life depiction. A VARIETY OF FINISHES! Precisely engraved to ensure crisp lines, each polygon shape is set apart by different finishing techniques that mimic light and shadows, adding another realistic touch to the stylized image. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1. Only 6,000 coins will be made available worldwide. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt! Designed by Canadian artist Claude Thivierge, the coin fuses two different art styles low poly art and a more true-to-life style for a contemporary take on a classic wilderness icon. On this misty, moonlit night, Canis lupus moves swiftly and silently down a rocky outcrop in Canadas boreal forest. Bold color over the engraved relief brings the landscape to life through a wealth of textural details that add a realistic touch to this multi-layered design. The coins silver surface is visible within the two engraved wolves, each composed of multiple polygon shapes that define the low poly art style. In spite of the straight lines and pointed edges, each shape is carefully positioned to convey the natural curves of the grey wolfs familiar outline, while various finishing techniques mimic the effect of light and shadows. One wolfs instinctive leap suddenly creates the illusion of movement, transformation and the shattering of boundaries those of its geometric form, and the reverse image itself as its depiction artfully transitions from abstract to realism. The word CANADA, the face value 20 DOLLARS and the year 2018 are engraved along the rim that frames much of the reverse image. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Despite the grey in its name, a grey wolfs coat is not necessarily a uniform color. Its fur may vary depending on where it lives, and may include a mix of black, white and varying shades of grey or brown. While a wolf may run at an average speed of up to 16 kilometers per hour, it can reach a top speed of up to 70 kilometers per hour during the hunt as it sprints to close in on its prey! A wolf pack may consist of up to 12 members who work closely together especially when pursuing much larger prey. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case, protected by a custom beauty box. 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. These photos were taken through the plastic cling film that protects the coins; any dust, etc. On the outside surface of the capsules doesnt affect the coins. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We place the coin at an angle, in some photos, to better depict the mirror bright finishes. However, angling the coin usually results in one side of the coin being slightly out of focus. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just artists conception drawings 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 “2018 $20 Geometric Fauna Grey Wolf, 1 oz. 9999 Pure Silver Colored Proof Coin” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. 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, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Bahamas, Viet nam.
- Year: 2018
- Denomination: $20
- Strike Type: Proof
- Composition: Silver
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Edge: serrated
- Series: Geometry in Art
