This coin is meticulously crafted out of 99.99% pure gold, and esteems the calm yet capricious bison. This endangered mammal (the largest in North America) has experienced a tumultuous past, and could be considered symbolic of the relationship between early settlers and First Nations communities. This coin offers a tender portrait of a bison family at rest on the plains that make up their natural habitat. The coin depicts a male and female bison, alongside a young bison that turns his curious gaze towards a bird in the foreground of the image. This impressive, solid gold coin boasts a fineness of engraving that demonstrates the virtuosity of the Royal Canadian Mint’s engravers, showcasing delicate details in not only the fur and features of these great beasts, but also in the hyper-realism of the tufts of grass they lounge on. This coin has been polished to proof perfection, and features an extremely low mintage of 350 coins; it will undoubtedly become a sought-after collector’s piece, making a distinguished and valuable addition to any collection of pure gold coins.
Diameter: 30mm
Weight: 31.16g
Finish: Proof
Material: Pure Gold
Fineness: 0.9999
Bullion Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Bison Family
Finish: Proof
Series: The Bison
Quantity Produced: 350
Artist: Claudio D’Angelo
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