Special features : CUSTOM CARTOGRAPHY! This is the first time a cartographer has created a map exclusively for our coins. But this isn’t just any map-it is a true representation of the Great Lakes and surrounding region, scaled down (1:22 000 000) to fit your coin’s reverse. Colour over engraved relief adds new layers of information. Each colour represents a different land cover: Each colour represents a different land cover: three shades of green to represent different forest types, blue/green represents wetland, pink represents urban space, yellow to represent farmland and lastly red lines indicate roadways. A TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT LAKES! While colour fills in the surrounding area, the Great Lakes feature a brilliant finish that amplifies the reflective qualities of 99.99% pure silver. The effect is like sunlight hitting the lake’s surface on a summer day! The map theme extends to your coin’s obverse, where the field is marked by laser-engraved graticules -the network of lines representing longitude and latitude. Whether you’re looking to rekindle memories of time spent in the Great Lakes region, or to simply indulge in your love of geography, you’ll find something new to love each time you view this 5 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Designed by artist and Canadian Geographic cartographer, Chris Brackley, your coin’s reverse features a magnificent custom map of the Great Lakes region, rendered to a scale of “1:22 000 000″. All five lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario) have a luminous silver appearance thanks to a mirror-like (brilliant) finish, while their names appear as frosted elements. Each colour represents a different land cover: three shades of green to represent different forest types, blue/green represents wetland, pink represents urban space, yellow to represent farmland and lastly red lines indicate roadways. Beneath the word “CANADA” (right), a compass rose indicates direction, while graticules-lines representing longitude and latitude-are painted on the reverse and laser-engraved on the obverse. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. My favourite maps evoke the places they are designed to represent. And though I was working with a small canvas in designing this coin, my palette was expanded beyond colour into 3D relief and the glassy finishes of pure silver. The result is a landscape that rises and falls with a symphony of colour, while the Great Lakes themselves lie smooth and reflective- just like the oceans of freshwater they are designed to represent. Chris Brackley, Freelance Cartographer. The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system on the planet. The lakes contain about 23,000 cubic kilometres of water and hold roughly 20% of the world’s freshwater. With over 160 species of freshwater fish living in the waters of the Great Lakes, the watershed supports a vast array of plant and animal species. Over 8.5 million Canadians live in the Great Lakes basin. They are also an economic driver, creating jobs in a number of industries such as agriculture, recreation and tourism. There are truly thousands of points of interest on the Great Lakes. They are a unique treasure to be preserved and enjoyed by all Canadians. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. If you were to chart the course of a single drop of water in Lake Superior, it would eventually make its way through the other Great Lakes, into the St. Lawrence River and out into the Atlantic Ocean. But it would take about 300 years to complete the trip! While Lake Huron boasts the longest shoreline, Lake Superior is the largest and deepest of the five Great Lakes-it contains more water than the four others combined. The smallest is Lake Ontario, while the shallowest (and warmest) is Lake Erie. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
A growling grizzly bear in Ultra High Relief-a commanding example of a portrait of strength from Canada’s wilderness. Few North American species are as revered as the enigmatic grizzly bear. A long-time symbol of strength and of our wild spaces, Ursus arctos horribilis has the reputation of being a skilled hunter, a resourceful scavenger and a fiercely protective mother. Grizzly bears prefer to remain out of sight in Canada’s western forests and Arctic tundra, but when it does come into view, this strong and intelligent creature instantly commands all our attention and respect-especially when its likeness is captured in Ultra High Relief (UHR) and in 99.99% pure silver, as seen on this coin. Marvel at this fine silver UHR portrait of strength in the wilds of Canada. Stunning Ultra High Relief (UHR). The Ultra High Relief height of 1.4 mm brings outstanding height and depth to this meticulously engraved portrait of the grizzly bear, which stands out against the forest backdrop. View a great hunter in its Canadian habitat. Powerful and solitary, the grizzly bear has long typified the Canadian wilderness; on this coin’s reverse, it serves as a commanding example of strength. That pure silver shine. Your coin is 99.99% pure silver and features a luminous proof finish. Mintage is limited to 6,000 coins worldwide. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. A more expansive UHR view than ever before. Your coin presents a full-body view with multi-level relief heights using our most innovative UHR minting relief technique to date. Multiple frostings for dynamic light play. The artistry doesn’t end at the engraving: multiple frostings alter the way the light reflects off the different design elements, creating a more realistic rendering of both the grizzly bear and its surroundings. An Emily Damstra original. Your coin’s reverse was designed by Emily Damstra, the award-winning artist who has created many coin designs for the Royal Canadian Mint and the United States Mint, including the American Silver Eagle Type 2 coin. Composition 99.99% pure silver. Weight 31.39 g. Diameter 36.15 mm. Packaging Black clamshell with black beauty box. Artist Emily Damstra (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). A grizzly bear’s keen sense of smell helps it identify a food source, and it is able to sprint quickly over short distances. If you see a grizzly bear in the wild, it’s best to give it plenty of space – in doing so, you’ll be helping to preserve this wilderness icon that is an important part of Canada’s natural heritage. Designed by artist Emily Damstra, your coin’s reverse invites you to step into the boreal forest of Western Canada, where the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) reigns supreme. The low perspective, combined with Ultra High Relief (UHR), emphasizes the grizzly bear’s imposing size and appearance. Standing on a rock outcrop or cliff and surrounded by towering conifers, the elusive grizzly has perceived a threat as it looks down from its perch, the bear has raised its paw as if to strike and has a fierce expression on its face. The obverse features a maple leaf pattern behind the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
Few North American species are as revered as the enigmatic grizzly bear. A long-time symbol of strength and of our wild spaces. Has the reputation of being a skilled hunter, a resourceful scavenger and a fiercely protective mother. Grizzly bears prefer to remain out of sight in Canada’s western forests and Arctic tundra, but when it. Come into view, this strong and intelligent creature instantly commands all our attention and respect-especially when its likeness is captured in Ultra High Relief (UHR) and in 99.99% pure silver, as seen on this coin. Marvel at this fine silver UHR portrait of strength in the wilds of Canada. Stunning Ultra High Relief (UHR). The Ultra High Relief height of 1.4 mm brings outstanding height and depth to this meticulously engraved portrait of the grizzly bear, which stands out against the forest backdrop. View a great hunter in its Canadian habitat. Powerful and solitary, the grizzly bear has long typified the Canadian wilderness; on this coin’s reverse, it serves as a commanding example of strength. That pure silver shine. Your coin is 99.99% pure silver and features a luminous proof finish. Mintage is limited to 6,000 coins worldwide. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver. Emily Damstra (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). I do leave feedback for everyone.
The Great Lakes are the world’s largest system of fresh surface water. Its five lakes- Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario-are visible from the moon and hold about 20% of the world’s freshwater supply. They were carved out and filled by prehistoric glaciers, and cover more than 243,000 km. (93,823 sq mi). This is one of the most biologically diverse regions in Canada with more than 150 fish and 50 plant species, some of which are not found anywhere else on earth. First time ever! Your coins are crafted with raised land against a translucent enamel filled lake. These coins feature an interpretation of the bathymetric depths below the lake surface based on data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service. Your coins are proof-finish fine silver (99.99% pure), enameled. Limited to 10,000 coins (each) worldwide. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “abstractgio” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Five – 1 Oz. 9999 Pure Silver Coins 2015 – Great Horned Owl. 5 OZ (Total) Pure Silver Bullion With A Collectible Side. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “moosejaw54″ and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States, Japan, Australia.
