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CONSERVATION SERIES: THE NARWHAL – 2015 $125 1/2 Kilo Fine Silver Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
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Product Description
CONSERVATION SERIES: THE NARWHAL – 2015 $125 1/2 Kilo Fine Silver Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint’s poignant Conservation series highlights some of Canada’s most unique and vulnerable species, which contribute to this country’s rich biodiversity. As the last of the three- coin series, this fine silver coin stands as a beautiful showcase of one of Canada’s most secretive and enigmatic Arctic residents: the legendary narwhal (Monodon monoceros).
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Final coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s three-coin series that highlights ongoing efforts to preserve and protect Canada’s diverse wildlife.
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The combination of highly detailed engraving and an array of carefully applied finishes results in an exquisite portrait of two narwhals in their native habitat.
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Canada’s Arctic waters are the seasonal home for a large percentage of the world’s narwhal population.
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Scientists and researchers are still trying to unravel the many secrets of this remarkably shy and elusive species, which is vulnerable to the changes occurring in the Arctic.
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This coin is also available as part of a three-coin subscription, which comes with a beautifully handcrafted, three-coin wooden collector box.
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Extremely low mintage of only 500 coins worldwide.
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A stunning addition to any wildlife-, nature- or Canadiana- themed collection.
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A lovely, valuable gift or collectible for anyone who loves Canadian wildlife or natural imagery evoking the beauty of land and sea.
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Curtis Atwater features two meticulously engraved narwhals moving through the waters in Canada’s Arctic region. A variety of finishing techniques enhance this life-like depiction, bringing added depth and a breathtaking life-like quality to the icy setting. In the foreground, an adult narwhal remains partially submerged as it lifts its head above water through an opening between the ice floes; its spiralled tusk naturally draws the viewer’s eye upwards to the tapered point, which is extended towards the sky. Beneath the water’s surface, the mottled narwhal uses its convex tail fins to propel its movements, curving its sleek body to provide lift as it surfaces. Swimming alongside the adult is a juvenile narwhal; armed with its own small tusk, this young narwhal remains submerged as a trail of air bubbles are released from the blowhole atop its domed head. Its presence is both touching and meaningful, symbolising hope for the continued survival of this mysterious and captivating species in a changing Arctic landscape. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 148072
Mintage: 500
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 500g
Diameter: 85mm
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized
Face Value: $125.00 Dollars