1 oz. Fine Silver Coin – Polar Bear – Mintage: 8,500 (2014)

The polar bear is white and powerful, just like the snow and ice that have shaped North America. Researchers believe the polar bear once shared a common ancestor with the grizzly but branched off about 150,000 years ago to live in the Arctic. Its Latin name (Ursus maritimus) reflects the fact that it spends much of its time on the sea ice in search of seals. The polar bear has developed an acute sense of smell to locate seals in the snow, and its teeth and claws have also evolved to capture and consume its favourite prey. Other special Arctic adaptations include dense layers of fat, fur-covered footpads, and a thick, white pelt that camouflages the polar bear so it’s almost invisible against the snow; but with this coin’s coloured design, all the majesty of this great bear comes into full view for you to enjoy.

Fine silver beautifully enhanced with colour. Order yours today!

Special features:
  •   Your coin features one of the most recognizable iconic animals in Canada’s Arctic environment.
  •   Your coin features a highly-detailed engraved multi-finish background providing additional depth and texture to the coin.
  •   The polar bear atop the mountain has been both engraved and coloured to enhance the portrait of this large and powerful creature in its natural Arctic environment.
  •   Your coin celebrates Canada’s natural wonders, the Canadian North and the country’s unique iconography.
  •   Your coin is a stunning addition to your coin display featuring natural images or Canadiana.
  •   Limited to 8,500 worldwide, your coin is rendered in fine silver (99.99% pure)

Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Glen Loates, your coin features a full-body colour portrait of a large and powerful polar bear in its natural Arctic environment.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.

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• Product Number: 128979
• Mintage: 8,500
• Composition: 99.99% fine silver
• Weight: 31.39 g
• Edge: serrated
• Certificate: serialized
• Face Value: 20 dollars
• Finish: proof
• Artist: Glen Loates (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Images from mint.ca – Royal Canadian Mint – Actual product may be different