Getthe 9th in the 2014 Oh!Canada Series, a detailed portrait of a lone wolf howling at theawe-inspiring spectacle of the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis,intricately rendered in full color and puresilver on this affordable, meticulously engraved proof beauty!
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Celebrate Canada’s uniquenesswith the2014Oh! Canada Program!Canada\'s national identity is much like its majestic landscape:diverse, storied, and always fascinating! In the ever-changing world ofCanadiana, a few concepts tend to reflect the nation’s naturalassets and social and cultural institutions. Following hot on the heelsof the extremely popular 2013Oh! Canada Program, these tenCanadian icons are undeniable touchstones of the majestic land, itswildlife,people and spirit. These are the scenes that plumb the depths ofCanada\'s own pride in itself, whilekindling the world\'s love forthe great nation that is Canada! Collect these ten eminentlyaffordable puresilver proofs - then revisit your coins again and again to marvelat their cultural significance and detailed imagery!
TenTremendous, Affordable,Definitively Canadian Pure Silver Proofs!An Original Work of ArtThe arresting design by Canadian artistJulius T.Csotonyipresents an iconic northern image of a lonewolf howling against a night sky bathed in AuroraBorealis - theNorthernLights.The image is anchored by the vibrant, full-color lights in the sky.Above the scene floats the dazzling curtain of glorious colored lightoften seen in the night sky above Canada’s northern latitudes.The Lights’ beauty in this image is doubled by its reflection ina yet-unfrozen lake. Beautifully engraved in the center of the image isthe wolf, who sits on the rocky shoreline flanking the left shore ofthe body of water. In the distance behind the wolf, on the far leftside of the image, a coniferous forest rises skyward on a steep hill.On the far horizon, more hills hint at the vast wilderness beneath thestunningly lit sky. Opposite the wolf, large boulders in the waternicely balance the image. Wolf, shore, hillside, and boulders arebeautifully reflected in the water below. In the foreground, the tip ofa rocky shoreline anchors the scene.The distinct designhallmark of the OCanada Program has the central image set between twosemi-circular banners (each laser polished to a gleaming, mirror-likefinish) with the top band proudly proclaiming the legend“Canada”, and the denomination in the lower band.Technology Note
The RoyalCanadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is alsothe only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a .9999fineness. This silver proof coin is 99.99% pure!
ObverseThe arresting design by Canadianartist Julius Csotonyi presentsa detailed portrait of a lonewolfhowling atthe awe inspiring spectacle of the NorthernLights or AuroraBorealis,intricately rendered in full color.The date anddenomination are also indicated.ReverseHer Majesty, QueenElizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourtheffigy ofthe queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artistSusanna Blunt. The legendELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA (\"Elizabeth II,Queen by the Grace of God\") also appears.Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside aburgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined withblack velvet and protected by a black outer box.Acolorful display case for the entire 10 coin series will be availableto purchasers of the entire series partway through Issue2014FaceValue10 40,000FinishMatteProof with ColorComposition.9999Fine (Pure) SilverEdgeReeded(milled, World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 20years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors andwholesalers in the world. ANA Life Member.Copyright © 2015 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All RightsReserved.
