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2013 $5 O Canada - Orca (#5) Pure Gold Coin (No Tax) - 123927

2013 $5 O Canada - Orca (#5) Pure Gold Coin (No Tax) - 123927
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2013 $5 O Canada - Orca (#5) Pure Gold Coin (No Tax) - 123927

This 1/10th ounce coin is the 5th in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new O Canada sub series focusing on iconic Canadian animals, this beautiful coin celebrates one of Canada's most fascinating marine species-the orca.

This coin is certified to be 99.99% gold with a diameter of 16 millimetres and a metal weight of 3.14 grams. The reverse design by Canadian artists Pierre Leduc presents a three-quarter profile portrait of an orca emerging from the water, seeming to gaze at the viewer with the curiosity of a wise and intelligent species. Its two pectoral fins jut forward, helping the orca keep its large head above water.
Around it rise whitecapped waves of splashing water. In the background, we see the tall, straight dorsal of a mature male, curved large dorsal of a female, and small curved dorsal of an orca calf in the distant waters-members, no doubt, of this beautiful animal's family group or pod. In the distance, the shoreline of Canada's Northwest Pacific coast is visible, with its rugged outcroppings and tall evergreens.

The reverse image is framed with a border engraved with the word "CANADA," the date "2013," the face value of "5 DOLLARS," and a stylized orca tail fin. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Specifications:

Item Number: 123927
Face Value: 5 dollars
Mintage: 4,000
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight (g): 3.14
Diameter (mm): 16
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof
Certificate: Serialized

Special Features:
- This is the 5th and final 1/10th ounce gold coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new O Canada sub series. The series focuses on iconic Canadian images to celebrate all that makes Canada unique. Stuck in premium proof finish and rendered in 99.99% pure gold with limited mintages, this coin is sure to be sought after by collectors.
- Part of a sub-series of three coins portraying the iconic orca in three distinct scenarios, all engraved in exquisite detail and set against the backdrop of the Canada's Northwest Pacific coast-part of Canada's distinct landscape.
- A great gift and collectible to celebrate Canada's natural wonders, the Canadian North, Canada's animal species, and the country's unique iconography.
- An excellent addition to any collection focused around nature or Canadiana.

Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a customized full color beauty box.


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