Description

The follow-up to 2024's Heraldic Landscape: Birds of Canada, this selectively gold-plated 5 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin presents a heraldic-inspired vision of Canada, told through its fauna. Thirteen animals, each chosen for its heraldic or historic significance to its province or territory, lead the eye on a symbolic journey across the nation — from the Arctic down to the Pacific, through the mountainous west, across the prairies, into the mighty forests, and ending on the Atlantic coast.

Created by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, the renowned heraldic artist behind the modern rendition of the Arms of Canada, it is a portrait of unity in natural diversity.

Features

• Thirteen iconic animals form a pictorial representation of Canada's landscapes, provinces and territories.
• Selective gold plating creates a striking contrast between the animal emblems and the engraved elements, backed by a mirror-like field.
• 5 oz. of 99.99% pure silver gives a clear view of every line, symbol and flourish.
• Mintage limited to 1,400 coins.

Specifications

• Item number: 255985
• Mintage: 1,400
• Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating
• Weight: 157.60 g (5 oz.)
• Diameter: 65.25 mm
• Face value: $50
• Finish: Proof
• Edge: Serrated
• Artists: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)
• Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box
• Finished size: 118 mm x 97 mm
• UPC: 6-23932-12422-6