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2018 Canada $30 Dimensional Nature: Polar Bears Fine Silver Coin (No Tax)
The Canadian Arctic is a place of beautiful extremes that are home to some of the world’s most unique and resilient creatures, including the mighty polar bear. This fine silver coin is the first to feature the Royal Canadian Mint’s latest innovation, Dimensional Paint, which creates the illusion of peering through real water to catch a 3D-like underwater view of Ursus maritimus, the “maritime bear.”
Specifications:
Item Number: 168161 or 168155
Composition: 99.99 % fine silver
Mintage: 3,000
Weight (g): 62.69
Diameter (mm:) 50
Face Value: $30
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Tony Bianco (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• DIVE INTO OUR ARCTIC WATERS: Step into the pristine Arctic wilderness on the reverse, where the combination combination of classic of classic classic engraving engraving engraving and a new, 3D-like colour effect strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
• A GROUNDBREAKING FIRST: Introducing Introducing Introducing Dimensional Dimensional Paint, an Paint, an RCM exclusive exclusive exclusive paint technique technique technique in which layers of colour are carefully arranged to produce a more dimensional image.
• LIKE LOOKING THROUGH WATER: Below the waterline, the 3D-like effect creates creates creates the illusion illusion illusion of looking looking looking through through real water real water.
• POLISHED PROOF FINISH adds a bright shine to the engraved elements above the waterline, like sunlight striking the sea ice and reflecting it back into the atmosphere.
• A SIMULATED WILDLIFE-VIEWING EXPERIENCE: A celebration of celebration of a beloved beloved beloved Arctic icon, the touching scene on the aquatic-themed reverse holds special appeal for collectors, art appreciators and nature enthusiasts
Packaging:
Standard maroon clamshell with black beauty box.
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