- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative 50cents
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2013
- Denomination:50 Cents
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.041
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:4287
- Product type:Coin
First in a new series of Sea Creatures coins!
British Columbia's Pacific coast is proving to be home to a remarkable diversity of wildlife. Among the area's standout residents are its 100+ species of"starfish," also known as sea stars. The Leather Star is one of the coast's most visible stars. Despite looking docile and defenceless, sea stars like the Leather Star are superbly adapted for survival: if its body is damaged, a sea star can regenerate one or more of itslimbs!
Your coin presents an opportunity to own a tiny pure gold treasure at amost affordable price. Order your coin today!
Special features
¥ Your 99.99% pure gold coin pays tribute to British Columbia's intriguing and beautiful Leather Star starfish: HST/GSTexempt.
¥ A tiny treasure that makesthe prestige of gold more accessible than ever!
¥ Limited mintage of 10,000 coins worldwide.
Design
Your coin features an expertly crafted Leather Star, one of British Columbia's most intriguing and beautiful marine residents. The minute design conveys the textural qualities of the Leather Star's mottled skin, while intricate detailing further portrays one of the brilliant adaptations of such a star fish: the tube feet, capable of detecting prey, that are visible from beneath its curved arms.
The reverse is also engraved with the word "CANADA," the date "2013," and the face value of "50 CENTS."
