Robust, resilient and good natured, the petit cheval de fer-the “little iron horse, ” as it is known in its native Quebec-survived near extinction to emerge as one of Canada’s official national symbols. An amazing offer from the Royal Canadian Mint, this coin is struck in over an ounce of. 9999 pure silver, and is offered at face-value, with a mintage of 45,000-an incredible collecting opportunity! It comes beautifully packaged in a custom case featuring a full-colour image of the coin artwork. As a pure silver coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this item is HST/GST exempt. The reverse design by Canadian artist Claudio D’Angelo features a portrait of a galloping Canadian horse. The stunning image centres on the horse in full gallop across a grassy meadow. Its characteristic wavy mane and tail, fine graceful head and neck, and powerful musculature are rendered in striking detail, enhanced with a matte-proof finish. In the distant background, rolling farmland rises above a vast river. This creature is a uniquely Canadian symbol, as it is the purest North American horse breed. DNA testing proves it to be unrelated to other North American breeds!
This superb coin is the product of an exacting manufacturing process, which includes the use of specialized equipment to shape the dies and the laborious task of controlling the silver to ensure uniformity. The first maple leaf-shaped coin to feature full colour! LEAF-SHAPED DISPLAY CASE WITH UNIQUE VIEWING WINDOW! Your coin is presented in a special maple leaf shaped dark stained wooden case complete witha viewing window in the lid, allowing for this symbol of Canadian pride to be displayed andviewed anytime. RECREATES AUTUMN’S GLOW! The addition of beautiful colours to your coin recreates autumn’s glow, making this coin even morehighly prized! Your coin is the product of an exacting manufacturing process, which includes the use of specialized equipment to shape the dies and the laborious task of controlling the silver to ensure uniformity. Your coin’s extraordinary design captures thebeauty of a silver maple leaf in all its autumn splendour. The wavy, irregular nature of the leaf’s edge and the curved sinuses between its palmate lobes are painstakingly replicated through a labour-intensive process, which gives the coin its distinctive shape. Intricate detailing on the reverse brings it all to life, with veins running through the three upper lobes and the two smaller basal lobes. The full application of vibrant colour recreates the brilliant array of red, yellow and orange colours that are famously associated with the silver maple leaf on an autumn day in Canada. 99.99% pure silver. Maurice Gervais (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).
Like a puzzle with a missing piece, it’s hard to imagine Canada without many of its most iconic species, including the woodland caribou. Sadly, this majestic mammal joins other Canadian creatures that are classified as at risk, threatened or even endangered. With its uniquely shaped cutout, this pure silver coin shines the spotlight on the plight of the caribou-a national symbol whose numbers are in decline in Canada’s wilderness. A beautiful coin design, ideal for art lovers, nature enthusiasts and collectors alike! A ROYAL CANADIAN MINT FIRST! State-of-the-art technology and internationally renowned craftsmanship have come together toproduce the first coin to feature a woodland caribou-shaped cutout-one that smoothly recreates the caribou’s iconic outline! CUTOUT HIGHLIGHTS SPECIES AT-RISK STATUS! The missing caribou element is strongly symbolic: while it represents an artistic tribute to a beloved species, the overall design also offers a haunting re-imagining of the Canadian wilderness without thisnational icon-particularly the Southern Mountain population of caribou, which is listed as threatened on Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). FIRST COIN IN A LIMITED SERIES! Your coin is the first in a new series showcasing at-risk species that are an integral part of the Canadian landscape. Your coin boasts a large diameter (54 mm) that allows the finest details to shine! 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. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Only 5,500 coins will be made worldwide. Designed by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant, your coin transports you to the mountainous landscape of Western Canada, where detailed engraving and multiple finishes recreate a timeless snapshot of the wild. The distant peaks provide a breathtaking backdrop tothe grassy foothills, which slope down to the tree-lined river below; and while the beauty of the engraved scene is unmistakable, it is the uniquely shaped cutout that easily draws the viewer’s eye. Innovative technology has skillfully carved out theoutline of a woodland caribou, smoothly recreating its distinctive profile and towering rack of antlers. The missing caribou element is strongly symbolic: while it represents an artistic tribute to a beloved species, the overall design also offers a haunting re-imagining of the Canadian wilderness without this national icon-particularly the Southern Mountain population of caribou, which is listed as threatenedon Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). 99.99% pure silver. Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).
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