2013 Polar Bear
The first issue of the collection featured arguably one of the most prominent, well-known species found in Canada. Inhabiting the far northern stretches of the nation in the Arctic Circle, the Polar Bear is one of the largest land mammals alive today and lives off of seals and other animals it can find to eat in the Arctic. This design included a massive polar bear walking on an ice shelf from right to left across the coin design. Above it was an engraving of “Canada,” while below there was “Fine Silver 1 1/2 oz Argent Pur.” The purity of “9999” was also engraved on this side.
Coin Highlights
- Issuer: Royal Canadian Mint
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Weight: 1.5 troy ounces
- Purity: .9999 fine silver
- Diameter: 38 millimeters (approx.)
- Reverse Design: Features a massive polar bear walking on an ice shelf from right to left across the coin design, with “Canada” engraved above and “Fine Silver 1 1/2 oz Argent Pur” below
- Obverse Design: Standard obverse design used by the Royal Canadian Mint for this series, including the engraving of “9999” for purity
- Anti-Counterfeiting Features:
- Laser-engraved radial lines on both the reverse and obverse sides (if applicable, though not explicitly stated)
- Legal Tender: Canadian legal tender with a face value of 8 CAD
- Edge: Serrated
- Packaging: Coins are typically shipped in individual protective flips or tubes for larger quantities