- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $125 Half Kilo
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2019
- Denomination:$125
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):16.169
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:400
- Product type:Coin
Your 85mm, 99.99% pure silver coin is a work of art in itself. The design by Canadian wildlife artist Pierre Leduc features the striking scene of a fearsome grizzly bear in the process of catching its next meal. Within this beautiful, traditional engraving, Pierre Leduc's mastery brings to life a notorious, primal predator in the act of seizing its prey. Maw spread wide and formidable teeth ravenously open, the grizzly hunts for salmon amid splashing water. The scene is tangible, realistic and dynamic, rendered with remarkable talent and accuracy. At once frightening and fascinating, it provides an honest look into the brutal beauty of Canadian wildlife.
Continue your 1/2 kilogram pure silver collection with this stunning grizzly coin! Order today!
Special features:
TRADITIONAL ENGRAVING! Your coin features a traditional engraving style that illustrates the scene in a dynamic and impactfulway.
THE ARTIST'S PROCESS! Peek behind the curtains and witness Pierre Leduc's art making process from the preliminary sketches to the final product.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
HALF KILOGRAM 99.99% PURE SILVERCOIN: NO GST/HST.
Design:
Designed by Canadian wildlife artist Pierre Leduc, your coin features the dynamic scene of a grizzly bear catching a salmon. The massive bear dominates the striking scene,parting its voracious maw and grabbing a clawed pawat a salmon that jumps out of splashing water. It is executed in a traditional engraving style. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you knowÃ
Eat Ãem all. Grizzly bears are omnivores that can eat everything from seeds and insects to fish and elk. While they are masterful hunters, they also enjoy berries, seeds and mushrooms.
Binge then nap. Personal diets vary from bear to bear, depending on their environment and availableresources. However, all Canadian grizzlies hibernate. Throughout the end of the summer and the beginning of fall, they stock up on calories for their deep winter slumber.
Population. According to Parks Canada, there are an estimated 20,000 grizzly bears living in western Canada. While the number may see elevated,the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) actually lists the grizzly as threatened in Alberta.
