PREDATOR VS. PREY: TRADITIONAL ARCTIC FOX – 2016 25-Cent Pure Gold Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
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One is the hunter—the other, the hunted. This four-coin series explores the predator and prey relationship of the Arctic fox and the Arctic hare in Canada’s far North, where the harsher climate necessitates unique adaptations that have set these two species apart. The first coin focuses on the features of a prolific hunter, as seen in this life-like depiction of an Arctic fox.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Debut of a brand new series that brings predator and prey face to face! First in a gorgeous four-coin series that explores the predator and prey relationship of the Arctic fox and the Arctic hare, with each animal depicted in a traditional pose on one coin then re-interpreted in a Haida art style on another!
Smallest gold coin! The coin’s 11-millimetre diameter is the smallest sized gold coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Seeing is believing! The reverse boasts an astounding amount of minute detailing on such a small scale—a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Royal Canadian Mint!
Crafted from 99.99% pure gold.
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc features a side-profile view of an Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), depicted here in the style of a traditional wildlife portrait. Meticulous engraving recreates the fox’s features with extraordinary precision on such a small canvas, giving it a life-like quality that beautifully captures the texture of its thick, winter pelt. Standing still in the wintry landscape, the fox’s small, rounded ears are alert as it quietly steadies its gaze on its prey beyond the image field.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 149698
Mintage: 6500
Material: Pure Gold (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 0.5g
Diameter: 11mm
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized
Face Value: $0.25 Cents