- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $2500
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2017
- Denomination:$2500
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):32.151
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:10
- Product type:Coin
The eyes of a northern timber wolf (Canislupus occidentalis) are quick to size upany intrusion into its territory across the variedterrain of western Canada; yet its glowing gaze also conveys a sense of wisdom, pride and an enigmaticintelligence-as beautifully conveyed on the fourthcoin in an annual series that features exquisite enamel-enhanced portraits of Canada's wildlife.
An exceptional opportunity not to be missed as previous coins quickly sold out! Order your coin today!
Special features:
FOURTH COIN IN THE SERIES!Your coin is the fourth coin in the series of 99.99% pure gold 1-kilogram coins featuring selective enamel.
STUNNING EFFECT! Design, colour, and engraving intersect to stunning effect in this rendering of Canadian artist Pierre Leduc's timber wolf portrait.
FEATURES CHARTREUSE-LIKE COLOURED ENAMEL! Each strand of the wolf's unique fur is engraved in the finest detail, while the elegant animal's intense stare is enhanced by chartreuse-like coloured enamel.
PRESENTED IN A BRANDED MAPLE WOODEN BOX! Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maple wooden box!
VERY LIMITED MINTAGE! Only 10 coins available worldwide!
ONE-KILOGRAM 99.99% PURE GOLDCOIN! Your coin has no GST/HST.
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc, your coin features a superbly detailed portrait of a timber wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis), which is also known as the Mackenzie Valley wolf. A close view of the wolf's facial features dominates the reverse, where the selective application ofa chartreuse-like coloured enamel to each iris immediately pulls the focus towards the animal's unforgettable gaze. The colour effect adds a glowingintensity to the eyes, which appear to be fixed onthe viewer. Breaking free from this unrelenting stare, a careful study of the wolf's other features reveals an outstanding amount of detail throughout the design. Advanced finishing and shading techniques enhance the intricate engraving, and provide arealistic sense of depth, texture and contrast to the wolf's ears, nose, mouth and fur.