- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2018
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.009
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:7000
- Product type:Coin
Swiftly travelling across Canada's wild landscapes, the wolf (Canis lupus)makes its presence known when it releases its unmistakable howl into the night. Our exploration of Canada at night continues with this third coin in the Nocturnal by Nature series, usingselective black rhodium plating to set the mood fora moonlit serenade.
A coin you will want to show to friends and family! Order today!
Special features:
THIRD COIN IN SERIES! Your coin includes the third-time useof black rhodium plating that lends itself perfectly to recreating the dark night sky and allows the moon's uniquely frosted finish to shine through. Previous coins in the series include:
Barn Owl (currently sold out on mint.ca)
Little Brown Bat (still available)
AN INNOVATIVE TWIST ON TRADITIONALWILDLIFE PORTRAITS! An artful mix ofengraving, selective plating and finishes come together in this unforgettable portrait of a species whose howl is synonymous with the Canadian wilderness.
BLACK AS THE NIGHT! Selectively plated with black rhodium, a precious metal, for enhanced value and aesthetic appeal. To achieve the look of a nighttime setting, layers of rhodium plating are carefully built up to achieve just the right level of darkness for a moonlit night.
SILVERY MOONLIGHT! Left unplated, your coin's 99.99%pure silver surface mimics the luminous effect of afull moon faintly illuminating the wolf from behindand casting shadows across the dark landscape.
COLOUR SHIFT! When you tilt your coin from side to side, you'll see a subtle (and natural) colour shift in the rhodium plating-from black to a gun-metal grey, even hints of purple or blue. An added layer of artistic detail!
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
LOW MINTAGE: Only 7,000 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone!
ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin has no GST/HST!
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Claude Thivierge, your coin travels deep into one of Canada's forests,to catch a glimpse of a species whose haunting cry defines the call of the wild. Black rhodium plating sets the tone for a nighttime encounter in a clearing, where, viewed in three-quarter profile, Canis lupus raises its head to the sky and releases its howl into the winter night. Behind the wolf, the coin's polished silver surface is left unplated to mimic the light of the engraved full moon, which faintly illuminates the landscapebelow, and the wolf from behind. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you knowÃ
While it may sound chilling to us, the wolf's cry is a key way of communicating with others, whether it's a rallying cry to pack members or a warning to others encroaching on its territory.
The wolf doesn't necessarily howl at the moon: by lifting its head up towards the sky, the wolf is better able to project its call so that the sound carriesfarther.
Wolf howls may also seem more frequent during winter. It's not a coincidence: the wolf's mating season runs from January to April, and a wolf may use its howl to attract a female.
