- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $10
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2016
- Denomination:$10
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.51
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:7558
- Product type:Coin
A resourceful scavenger and a prolific hunter, the Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) isthe smallest member of the Canidae family to be found in Canada's wilderness. It is also the onlycanine whose coat undergoes a dramatic seasonal change, from a short, brown summer pelt to the dense, snow-white winter coat that is unmatched for warmth. Moving on land or across the ice floes, the Arctic fox hunts for lemmings throughout the seasons, plunging through the snow to catch its tunnelling prey; when these are scarce, the fox travels far and wide to sustain itself on birds, eggs, fish and even leftovers from a polar bear's kill. Stealthy and elusive, the Arctic fox's ability to blend in with its surroundings makes it a powerful symbol of adaptability and survival in Canada's Far North.
A beautiful and unique coin you will admire for years! Order yours today!
Special features:
Your coin is the third and final in a captivating three-coin series titled Reflections of Wildlife.
Your coin presents a stunning portrait of an iconic Canadian species, and also a breathtaking image that speaks of the natural beauty of Canada's unspoiled wilderness.
LIFE-LIKE QUALITY! Finely detailed engraving gives the image a life-like quality!
REFLECTION EFFECT! Special finishing techniques create the effect of a reflection on the water's surface.
99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt with a limited mintage worldwide.
About the Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Maurade Baynton, your coinfeatures a beautifully-engraved wildlife portrait of an Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) on its journey across the ice and snow of Canada's Far North. Kept warm by its dense winter coat, the fox has an almost pensive expression as it stops at the water's edge; there it stands, quietly hovering over its reflection in the rippled water, which is masterfully rendered through the use ofcareful finishing techniques.
