- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2018
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.009
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:5500
- Product type:Coin
Ever vigilant, Canis lupus keeps a watchful eye on its territory, which it routinely patrols by padding swiftly and silently across varied terrain. Oftentimes, tracks left in the snow or mud are the only proof of this wild canine'spassage; its single-track impressions are indicative of an efficient (if elusive) hunter who is built for long journeys and always moves with purpose.
Like man's best friend, the wolf is a nimble digitigrade-it moves or stands on its toes rather than its entire foot. Large paws allow for an even distribution of weight with every step, while slightly webbed toes allow for easier movement over deep snow and in water. Its non-retractable claws provide grip to ensure its agility, even as it pursues prey with other pack members, who conserve their own energy in the snow by stepping into impressions madeby the wolf in front of them.
An ideal coin for someone who enjoys wolves! Order today!
Special features:
THIRD AND FINAL COIN! Your coin is the third in a 3-coin series that features engraved animal prints all along the coin's edge in a continuous pattern-anunconventional tie-in to the traditional wildlife portrait on your coin's design. Previous coinsin Paw Prints on the Edge coin series include:
Caribou (available while quantities last)
Polar Bear (available while quantities last)
LOWER MINTAGE! Your coin is crafted in one ounce 99.99% pure silver with a mintage of 5,500-a reduction of 2,000 from the previous two coins in the series!
TRACKING THE WOLF! Celebrate a timeless symbol of Canada's remote wilderness! The untamed beauty of the wolf takes centre stage on this pure silver coin.
FINISHING TOUCHES! Various finishing techniques add depth to the design, by altering how the natural light reflects off the coin's surface and mimicking the effect of shadows in this Canadian landscape.
HIGH VISUAL APPEAL! Your coin is packaged in a custom beauty box bearing beautiful visuals that complement the theme!
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! Regardless of special packaging, the Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins!
GST/HST EXEMPT! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!
LOW MINTAGE! Only 5,500 coins will be made worldwide.
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Claudio D'Angelo, your coin features a side view of a wolf (Canis lupus) in Canada's boreal forest. Among the tall spruce trees, the wolf has made its way to the crest of a snow-covered hill, where it pauses to survey the frozen lake below. Its head is turned to the left, which allows a glimpse of its facial features. Throughout this winter scene, the combination of engraving and various finishing techniques adds striking depth to the design-especiallythe crisp impression of the wolf's four-toed tracks, which are also engraved on the coin's edge in a continuous pattern. The reverse includes the engraved word "CANADA", the year "2018" and the face value "20 DOLLARS". The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
