2013 $5 O Canada - The Wolf (#3) 1/10oz Pure Gold Coin (TAX Exempt)

2013 $5 O Canada - The Wolf (#3) Fine Gold Coin (TAX Exempt) - 123633

The third coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new O Canada series focusing on iconic Canadian animals, this beautiful coin celebrates the great wolf-one of Canada's most fascinating native species.

The reverse design by Canadian artists Pierre Leduc presents a three-quarter profile portrait of a wolf by a lake bordering a Canadian forest. Bearing a relaxed wolfish grin, the gorgeous specimen gazes off to its left, its striking light-coloured eyes seeming to hold both mystery and wisdom.

Its slightly lowered, outward-turned ears listen for signs of prey, trouble, and fellow wolves. The wolf's thick neck fur, soft muzzle, and longer facial fur seem to rise from the image, rendered in exceptional detail through fine engraving.

In the background we see the placid waters of a large lake, bordered in the distance by a shoreline from which rise 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 wolf paw-print. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Specifications:
Item Number: 123633
Face Value: 5 dollars
Mintage: 4,000
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight (g): 3.13
Diameter (mm): 16
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof
Certificate: Serialized

Special Features:
- This is the third coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new $5 pure gold O Canada series. The series focuses on iconic Canadian images to celebrate all that makes Canada unique.
- Rendered in 99.99% pure gold with a limited mintage of only 4000 coins, this coin is sure to be sought after by collectors.
- This beautiful gold coin in proof finish (frosted relief over brilliant background) is presented in a clamshell case encased in a special full-colour beauty box. - Engraved in exquisite detail to celebrate one of Canada's most important national icons.

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