- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $250 1 Kilo
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2017
- Denomination:$250
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):32.151
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:500
- Product type:Coin
Features selective gold-tone enamel accentuating the timber wolf's eyes! Order today!
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! Order your coin today!
Special features:
FOURTH COIN IN THE SERIES! Your coin is the fourth coin in theseries of 99.99% pure silver 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 GOLD-TONE 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 gold-tone coloured enamel.
PRESENTED IN A BRANDED MAPLE WOODEN BOX! Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maplewooden box!
VERY LIMITED MINTAGE! Only 400 coins available worldwide!
ONE-KILOGRAM 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! 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 Valleywolf. A close view of the wolf's facial features dominates the reverse, where the selective application of a gold-tone coloured enamel to each iris immediately pulls the focus towards the animal's unforgettable gaze. The colour effect adds a glowing intensity to the eyes, which appear to be fixed on the 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 a realistic sense of depth, texture and contrast to the wolf's ears, nose, mouth and fur.