- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative 350cad
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2015
- Denomination:$350
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.125
- Purity:0.99999
- Mintage:400
- Product type:Coin
Thanks to its remarkable intelligence and keen senses, the wolf (Canis lupus) is a fearless hunter that plays an important role in its region's biodiversity. Guardian of its territory in remote regions throughout Canada-from Labrador to British Columbia, and north-thewolf's weariness of human contact and its general elusiveness give it an air of mystery thatonly adds to the reverence and fear many feel towards this apex predator. As a symbol of Canada's untamed wilderness, the Royal Canadian Mint pays tribute to the mighty wolf with this stunning coin.
Measuring up to 90 centimetres in height at the shoulders and 200centimetres from snout to bushy tail, the wolf's appearance is comparable to that of a largeGerman shepherd, but with a broader skull. Swiftlymoving on its powerful legs and large feet, the wolf uses its sense of smell to pick up its prey's scent, its acute hearing to detect it from far away, its eyesight to perceive the slightest movement... and its strong jaw to waste very little of its hard-earned meal.
An impressive addition to your nature-, wilderness- or Canadiana-themed collection! Order yours today!
Special features:
¥ A striking design that conveys the strength and beauty of the wolf as a fearless hunter that makes its home in remote areas across Canada.
¥ Rendered in more than 1 ounce of 99.999% pure gold, the highest standard of pure gold available in the world.
¥ The use of various finishes againsta background that has been hand-polished to proof perfection further enhances the expert engraving, and helps bring this beautiful alpha wolf to life.
¥ The finely detailed design exemplifies the Royal Canadian Mint's internationally renowned artistry and craftsmanship.
¥ A striking addition to your wildlife-, nature- or Canadiana-themed collection.
¥ Your coin is GST/HST exempt.
About the Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Maurade Baynton, your coin features a lone wolf (Canis lupus) renderedin stunning detail through expert engraving, whichaffords us a unique close-up view of the wolf's characteristics in a natural habitat. Here, our fearless hunter is perched on a rocky slope andholds its steely gaze as it surveys its remote territory, while scanning the horizon beyond the image field. Tall timbers rise up behind the wolf in a breathtaking alpine backdrop, with the mountain range looming above the winding river valley below.
Did you knowÃ
¥ The wolf is the largest wild dog species; based on genetics, many scientists believe the domestic dog descended from the wolf.
¥ Hunting in packs of up to 12 individuals allows the wolves to chase large prey: deer, mountain goats, elk, moose, caribou, bison, etc.
¥ Taking cues from the pack's leader (or alpha male), the wolves will either take turns chasing their prey to the point of its exhaustion, or will lead it into a planned ambush.
¥ The wolf typically trots at speeds of up to 16 kilometres per hour; it reserves its topspeeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour when closing in on its prey.
