- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $5
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2011
- Denomination:$5
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.253
- Purity:0.925
- Mintage:6412
- Product type:Coin
By undertaking the technical complexities of producing a niobium coin, these Royal Canadian Mint 'firsts' set the bar high for unmatched colour and lustre. Each niobium core was selectively oxidized to create a unique finish-no two coins are exactly alik
NOTE: This coin is still available as part of the complete Full Moon Silver and Niobium Coin Series. Order this 4-coin series today and you'll also get an elegantwooden display case for FREE!
Highlights:
By undertaking the technical complexities of producing a niobiumcoin, these Royal Canadian Mint "firsts" set the barhigh forunmatched colour and lustre. Each niobium core was selectivelyoxidized to create a unique finish-no two coins are exactly alike!
Coin design:
A young buck stands poised before a full Summer moon; a hunterpatiently tracking his quarry; a howling wolf set against a backdropof a full Winter moon; a cluster of phlox blossoming before a Springmoon. Each colouring selectively applied to the niobiuminsertenhances the season's theme.
Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a wooden flip case, lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.
Timekeeper for the Algonquin people.
In North America, the First Nations tribes thatcomprise the Algonquin people looked to themoon to track time. They assigned a name toevery full moon to reflect the seasonal activitiesthat accompanied each cycle. Theirs was a vastterritory that extended from Lake Superior to theeastern seaboard, resulting in a variety of namesthroughout the Algonquin community. The buck,hunter, wolf and pink full moons represent summer,autumn, winter and spring.
July is the quintessential month of summer. Its full moon is known asThunder Moon or Summer Moon, but its most common name is Buck Moon to reflect the fact that bucks in the North American wilderness are beginning to grow new antlers-a vision of elegance and strength inspired by the ever-changing cycle of life.
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Number
113355
Mintage
7,500
Composition
92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (outer ring) niobium (inner core, reverse) and 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (inner core, obverse)
Weight
8.5 g
Edge
interrupted serrations
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
5 dollars
Finish
proof
Artist
John Mantha (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)
