2018 Canada $20 Frozen in Ice - Scimitar Sabretooth Cat Fine Silver Coin

2018 Canada $20 Frozen in Ice - Scimitar Sabretooth Cat Fine Silver Coin

Frozen in ice: a colourful window in time! Get to know one of the amazing Ice Age species that once roamed North America. This unique coin captures Homotherium serum – the fierce scimitar sabre-tooth cat – in detailed engraving and selective colour under a frosted chunk of ice.

Specifications:
Item Number: 164948
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 5,000
Weight (g) : 31.39
Diameter (mm) : 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Glen Loates (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• Innovative 'trapped-in-ice' design! Artist Glen Loates' beautiful and intricately detailed portrait is just the beginning. The reverse image is struck in purest proof-finish silver, while the portion featured under the 'ice' is beautifully coloured.
• Amazing series! This is the second coin in an exciting series of embellished coins featuring animals found in Canada during the last ice age.
• Low mintage of only 5,000 coins worldwide!
• Nature at it's 'coolest'! A unique addition to any Canadian-themed, history-focused or nature-inspired collection.

Packaging:
Burgundy clamshell with black beauty box.

Please note: This product is no longer tax exempt due to modifications to the coin, including (but not limited to):
• Embellishments such as sculptures or moving parts
• Crystals, gemstones or diamonds embedded into the coin
• Sculptures and/or other moving parts
Please see The Royal Canadian Mint's FAQ for more details.