The Call of the Wild Series is a new gold and silver bullion coin series from the Royal Canadian Mint that breaks new ground with the first-ever 99.999% gold coin in regular production, while also offering the coins in silver design finishes as well. Right now, the 2017 500 Gram Proof $125 Canadian Silver Elk Coin is available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a wooden case from the Royal Canadian Mint!
- 4th design in the Call of the Wild silver series!
- Limited mintage of only 650 coins!
- Contains 500 Grams (16 Troy oz) of .9999 pure silver.
- Bears a face value of $125 (CAD) backed by the federal government of Canada.
- Reverse includes the depiction of the elk as it bugles.
- Obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Designed by Pierre Leduc.
Each of these 2017 500 Gram Proof $125 Canadian Silver Elk Coins in this product listing is available in a wooden case, that offers an elegant means of presentation for the coin in your collection. Included with each purchase is a Certificate of Authenticity as well.
Known to First Nation tribes of Canada as the wapiti, the elk is one of the largest deer species in the world and is found throughout the North American continent. In fact, it is one of North America and Eastern Asia’s largest land mammals.
On the reverse of the 2017 500 Gram Proof $125 Canadian Silver Elk Coin you’ll find the image of an elk dominating the foreground of the design. With a thick build and massive antlers, its head is raised toward the sky as it lets out its echoing bugle call.
Elk on both the North American and Asian continent are known to range from forests to the edge of forest habitats, largely feeding on grasses, plants, leaves, and bark. A prized source of food for First Nation tribes throughout Canada’s history, the male elk have large antlers that are shed each year and often collected by those looking to turn the valuable antlers in for cash.
The obverse of all Canadian Silver Elk Coins includes the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty appears on all Canadian coinage, with this latest effigy coming from Canadian artist Susanna Blunt in 2003.
Founded in 1908 in the federal capital city of Ottawa, the Royal Canadian Mint is the official sovereign mint of Canada. Today it consists of a second facility in Winnipeg that was added to expand mint capacity in the late 20th century.
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