GLISTENING NORTH: THE POLAR BEAR – 2017 $20 1 oz Pure Silver Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
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Carved out over time by ice and wind, the majestic beauty of Canada’s Arctic landscape is like no other! This unique environment has long been home to some of Canada’s most distinctive species—including the polar bear, which is widely regarded as a symbol of strength and resilience. This fine silver coin is a celebration of this icon of the True North, and of a proud nation whose spirit, identity and history have been shaped by snow and ice.
SPECIAL FEATURES
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Glen Loates artfully combines highly detailed engraving with the selective application of colour and diamond glitter to capture the stunning beauty of the Canadian Arctic landscape. In the centre, a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is sure-footed as it moves across the rugged terrain, where it pauses briefly to lift its head and use its formidable sense of smell. The side-profile view allows for a close examination of the bear’s distinctive outline and the textured rendering of its famously white fur; but it is the glittering appearance of the snow and ice that inevitably draws the eye towards the ground beneath the bear’s feet. Here, the careful application of an innovative technology known as Diamond Glitter recreates the light-reflecting qualities of snow and ice crystals in daylight—an effect that is further enhanced by the coin’s silver surface in the engraved background, where the frozen Arctic landscape is punctuated by rocky peaks beneath the engraved face value “20 DOLLARS”.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 155735
Mintage: 7500
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 31.39g
Diameter: 38mm
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized