- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2019
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.009
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:4000
- Product type:Coin
Northern Canada is home to nearly two-thirds of the world's polar bear population. This Arctic titan lives a largely solitary life, but it isn't territorial-it is often seen playing with other polar bears or even cuddling together for a nap.Much like us, the world's largest land carnivore uses sound and body language to communicate,whether it's a playful raised stance, an aggressive lowering of the head, or the endless sniffing of a very curious bear.
An ideal gift for someone who enjoys polar bears and nature! Order today!
Special features:
FIRST COIN IN NEW 3-COIN SERIES! Introducing a new three-coin series that highlights Canadian species and their habitat, and shows the softer side of nature through an animal's display of affection.
FEATURES A WIDELY BELOVED SPECIES! The polar bear is a cultural symbol and the imageof strength in the Arctic.
PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN COLOUR AND ENGRAVED ELEMENTS! Various frostings and colour add depth to the background, where engraving gives the ice a more life-like appearance.
VIVID COLOURS! A dazzling, colourful sunset is also reflected on the water, where an iceberg adds a turquoise hue.
A TOUCHING TAKE ON THE ARCTIC'S TOP PREDATOR! By showing the animal's softer side, the design highlights someof the social bonds and behaviours that have often been observed between individuals.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies allof its collector coins.
LIMITED MINTAGE: Only 4,000 coins will be made available worldwide.
ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin has no GST/HST!
Design:
The reverse design by wildlife artist W. Allan Hancock captures a tender moment between two polarbears (Ursus maritimus). One polar bear nuzzles the other in a gesture that expresses affection and highlights the social bond betweenthe pair. A balanced mix of colour and engraving brings the Arctic landscape to life, helped by variousfrostings that separate the mountains from the sea ice. In the sky, a colourful sunset is reflected on the open water below, where an iceberg adds a cool turquoise hue. The reverse includes the year "2019" and the word "CANADA", both struck incuse. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
