- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $500
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2018
- Denomination:$500
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):5.03
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:99
- Product type:Coin
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), also known as the tiger owl, is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in North, Central and South America. Its primary diet are rabbits and hares,rats, mice and voles, although it freely hunts any a nimal it can overtake. As Canada's most common bird of prey, the great horned owl is a symbol of power and agility, with unique features that lend themselves beautifully to this engraved portrait.
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Special features:
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A PRESTIGIOUS PIECE! Crafted from 5 oz. of 99.99% pure gold, your proof-quality coin is an immaculate piece of commanding size (60.15 mm diameter) and beauty.
THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE! A testamentto the Royal Canadian Mint's internationally renowned craftsmanship, the beautiful design is givendepth and texture with skilled engraving and variedfinishes.
ELEGANT PACKAGING! Each encapsulated coin is nestled within a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wooden case, which comes carefully packaged in a black beauty box.
"5 OZ" PROMINENTLY PLACED! Engraved on your coin are the words "5 OZ" designating your coin's weight.
SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! Your coin includes a serialized certificate!
5 OZ. 99.99% PURE GOLD! Your coin has no GST/HST!
EXCLUSIVE AND RARE! Limited mintage of only 99 coins worldwide!
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Emily Damstra, your coin features a faithfully engraved portrait of a great horned owl descending upon its prey. Swooping down on itsbroad outstretched wings, this powerful owl keeps its yellow-eyed gaze steady and sharp talons ready inanticipation of capturing its latest meal. This close view allows the viewer to glimpse the owl's features that have made it a fabled storybook creature-from the pointed ear-like tufts on its head to the short bill, and its distinctively patterned plumage. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
