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2015 $250 1 Kilo Fine Silver Coin – In The Eyes of The Cougar
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Product Description
2015 $250 1 Kilo Fine Silver Coin – In the Eyes of The Cougar
SPECIAL FEATURES
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A unique opportunity to get a close view of a cougar – a formidable predator that relies on its exceptional vision to capture its prey.
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The use of coloured enamel showcases the cougar’s eyes by recreating their luminous qualities; the design also creates an impression that both the viewer and the animal are locked in an exchange of gazes.
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This finely detailed rendering of the cougar’s facial features exemplify the Royal Canadian Mint’s internationally renowned artistry and craftsmanship.
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Part of a continuing series that celebrates the distinctive eyes of some of Canada’s renowned wildlife.
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A remarkable addition to any Canadiana- or wildlife-themed collection.
DESIGN
The reverse image by Canadian artist Glen Loates offers a close-up portrait of the cougar (Felis concolor). Here, the shy predator’s piercing gaze is decidedly fixed upon the viewer as though each one is studying the other. But the selective use of coloured enamel ensures the female cougar’s eyes are the image’s focal point; the distinctive greenish hue recreates the light-reflective qualities of the animal’s eyes, which are protected from the bright light conditions by the contracted pupils. The large cat’s facial features are also rendered in fine detail, from its short fur to its visible whiskers and attentive ears.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 141763
Mintage: 500
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 1000g
Diameter: 102.1mm
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized
Face Value: $250 Dollars