Canada is a land full of many natural wonders, from the power and majesty of the Rocky Mountains to the animals that call the country home. The caribou has long been a source of life for First Nation tribes in Canada, and it is now honored in the Nature’s Impressions collection from the Royal Canadian Mint. Today, the 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Nature’s Impressions: Woodland Caribou Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a maroon clamshell with custom beauty box.
- 1st-ever use of edge striking from the Royal Canadian Mint.
- Limited mintage of only 7,500 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
- Face value of $20 (CAD) is fully backed by Canada’s government.
- Obverse includes the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse features the image of a Woodland Caribou.
Canada is one of the largest nations on Earth by landmass area, but it is far from the most populous. In fact, Canada is home to a population roughly the size of the US state of California, leaving vast stretches of wilderness uninhabited and largely untouched by mankind.
In these regions, creatures such as the Woodland Caribou roam free without fear of overhunting by mankind. The caribou is one of the more elusive species to roam the North American continent, and largely calls the boreal forests of Canada its home. This 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Natures Impressions Woodland Caribou Coin features a design by Claudio D’Angelo.
On the coin’s reverse you’ll find the enhanced image of a woodland caribou as its walks along snow-covered ground just at the edge of one of Canada’s massive boreal forests. In the snow you’ll notice the unique tracks of the Caribou.
The edge of these 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Natures Impressions Woodland Caribou coins feature the first-ever use of edge striking by the Royal Canadian Mint. Rather than a traditional serrated edge, these coins have a flat, plain edge that includes caribou tracks running round the outside.
On the obverse of each Woodland Caribou coin you’ll find the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Created in 2003 by Susanna Blunt, these design has been in use on Canadian coinage since 2004.
The Royal Canadian Mint ships each 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Natures Impressions Woodland Caribou coin inside of its classic maroon clamshell, which includes a themed shipping beauty box with full-color artwork.
Please direct your questions about these coins to JM Bullion’s customer service team at 800-276-6508, connect with us online through our live chat, or email us directly.
“Very pretty coin. Intricate detailing. Color of display case really sets off the coin. A very nice addition to my little collection. I am partial to Canadian Wildlife and Australian coins. Thank you JM for offering such wonderful coins. I began my silver coin collection with you.”