Canada 20 Dollars Silver Coin 2015 Grizzly Bear Family
Grizzly Bear Series
Few animals are as emblematic of Canada's rugged, unspoiled wilderness as the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos). Playing a complex role in the biodiversity of western and northern Canada, this largely solitary animal has long been revered as an important cultural and spiritual symbol. With this superb Grizzly Bear series of coins, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the majestic animal by depicting different scenes in the life of a grizzly bear.
Obverse: Susanna Blunt’s design of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: Designed by Canadian artist Lauren Crawshaw, your coin presents a touching portrait of the bond that exists within a family of grizzly bears, which are rendered with finely detailed engraving. With the mountains of western Canada serving as a backdrop, a female grizzly bear is lying in the grass on a warm summer day; her expression is a touching one that is filled with maternal love and attentive devotion to her brood. One cub playfully stands on its mother's hip with an expressive stance, vocalizing and excitedly moving its forepaws as though communicating a story to its captivated audience. A quieter sibling lies close to the mother, draping itself over the female's forepaw; this cub's head is turned towards the viewer, as though peering hesitatingly out of the coin's image field with an innocent expression.
Mintage: 6500.
Composition: 99.99% pure silver.
Finish: proof.
Weight: 31.39 g.
Diameter: 38 mm.
Edge: plain.
Face value: 20 Canadian Dollars.
Artist: Lauren Crawshaw (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.
Special features:
- With impeccable precision, beautiful edge lettering indicates the coin's metal weight.
- Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this 1 oz. coin combines intricate engraving and multiple finishes to create a heart-warming portrait of a female grizzly bear with her two young cubs.
- A thoughtful gift for those who share a love of art or admire Canada's rugged wilderness and iconic animals.
A beautiful addition to any nature, wildlife and Canadian-themed collection!
