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2014 Canada $100 The Grizzly 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin (2nd coin in the $100 for $100 Series) (TAX Exempt) - 126867.
A dynamic image of one of Canada's most reclusive, massive, and iconic land mammals in its natural environment exquisitely engraved on a stunning fine silver coin.
The reverse image by Canadian artist Claudio D'Angelo portrays a massive grizzly bear splashing dynamically through a remote river, having just caught a salmon in its mouth. Presented from the front with its vast head turned to the left side of the coin, the image highlights the large bear's extremely long front claws and the large musculature of its chest and shoulders.
Its platter-sized front paws slap at the churning water as its entire body pounces with graceful strength. Its thick, wet, shaggy fur and colour gradations are beautifully rendered by careful engraving. In the background, a conifer-lined rocky shore gives way to vast mountains on the horizon, above which rises a heavily clouded sky.
While the artistry of the design illustrates the beauty and power of the grizzly, the exceptional textural treatment illustrates the masterful technique by which the engravers have achieved depth and tone through engraving alone.
Specifications:
Item Number: 126867
UPC: 6-23932-05081-5
Face Value: 100 dollars
Mintage: 50,000
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Weight (g): 31.60
Diameter (mm): 40
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Matte Proof
Special Features:
- An iconic Canadian land mammal rendered through dramatic artistry in the Royal Canadian Mint's stunning 99.99% pure silver.
- Exceptional dimensionality of the image highlights the unmatched technical skill of Royal Canadian Mint engravers.
- A high-denomination coin whose limited mintage of 50,000 coins and great pricing mean that it is sure to be sought after by collectors.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in an environmentally friendly customized paper case lined with flock.
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