- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $200
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2012
- Denomination:$200
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.0
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:359
- Product type:Coin
Your coin features a detail of a bull moose lowering its head and antlers in a challenge stance.
The year 2012 marks the 50TH anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Robert Bateman, world-renowned wildlife artist who is also an unflagging proponent of wildlife conservation and education, is an Honorary Life Member of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Mr. Bateman is best known for his beautiful, lifelike paintings that capture the heart and soul of Canada's wilderness. His love for wildlife, kindled when he was a young child, has remained steadfast over a 50-year career spent depicting the glories of the Canadian wilderness through arresting realistic paintings rendered in fine detail.
Among Robert Bateman's most popular work are his paintings of moose in the wilderness. Your coin features a detail of a bull moose lowering its head and antlers in a challenge stance. This image is taken from Robert Bateman's painting The Challenge.
Special features:
¥ The design of your coin uses a Robert Bateman painting as inspiration.
¥ Your coin displays Robert Bateman's engraved signature!
¥ NEW! Your coin commemorates the 50TH anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
¥ 1 oz of fine gold (99.99% pure).
¥ GST/HST exempt.
¥ Limited mintage of only 750 coins worldwide.
Design:
Your coin features a detail of a bull moose lowering its head and antlers in a challenge stance, taken from Robert Bateman's painting The Challenge. The polished ground of the coin's reverse side also features Robert Bateman's signature, along with the word "CANADA", the dates "1962Ã2012" to commemorate the 50TH anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and the face value "200 DOLLARS."
