ELK – SCULPTURE OF MAJESTIC CANADIAN ANIMALS – 2017 $100 10 oz Fine Silver Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
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ELK – SCULPTURE OF MAJESTIC CANADIAN ANIMALS – 2017 $100 10 oz Fine Silver Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
ELK – SCULPTURE OF MAJESTIC CANADIAN ANIMALS – 2017 $100 10 oz Fine Silver Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
With its multi-tined rack of antlers, the elk or wapiti (Cervus canadensis) cuts a distinctive figure in the grasslands and forests of western Canada and Ontario. The second-largest member of the deer family is particularly impressive to see or hear during the rutting season, when the male emits a chilling bugle that shatters nature’s silence. This fine silver coin captures the majesty of this antlered Canadian icon, with an exquisitely sculptured embellishment that conveys its authority and might in the wild.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Third in a five-coin series that takes a uniquely multi-dimensional approach to depicting Canada’s most majestic animal species.
A collectible sculptural masterpiece! The coin’s large diameter (65 mm) provides the perfect pedestal for the silver, gold-plated, elk-shaped embellishment emerging from the reverse.
Despite its unusual shape, each coin is safely protected inside a dome-like capsule that protects it from the elements, and comes carefully packaged in a custom black beauty box.
Limited mintage of only 1,200.
A testament to the Royal Canadian Mint spirit of innovative artistry and craftsmanship!
A standout addition to any collection, especially those with a focus on innovative features and techniques, or any nature- or wildlife-themed collections!
An unforgettable keepsake or gift for any nature or animal lover in your life.
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian big game sculptor Karl Lansing presents a stunning rendition of one of Canada’s most iconic species: the elk (Cervus canadensis). Magnificent gold plating highlights the sculptured details that convey the ungulate’s wild beauty through the uniquely shaped, silver embellishment that rises up from the coin’s surface. The elk’s solid build and imposing antlers are on full display, as is the varied texture of its fur. Moving across the open landscape, the elk has paused mid-step to lift its head towards the sky and unleash a powerful bugle that puts both mates and rivals on alert.