This one ounce fine silver coin with a face value of $5 is a premium version of the Royal Canadian Mint's 99.99% silver bullion coin. It features Vulpus Lagopus-the Arctic Fox. This creature was built to stand the test of extreme Arctic cold, from which they are protected with thick, deep fur and a good supply of body fat. The fur of the Arctic Fox is unique in that it has a chameleon-like adaptation, changing colour from snowy-white in the winter to a patchy brown in the summer. This small Arctic dweller (it is only slightly larger than the average housecat) is seen on this coin in a stance that alludes to the characteristic curiousity of the fox, with his head turned inquisitively. The texture of his thick coat and the intensity of his piercing gaze are brought to life by the expert craftsmanship of the Royal Canadian Mint, while a proof finish with mirror background echoes the crisp whiteness of the Arctic environment. With a limited mintage of 7,500, this 99.99% fine silver coin would make a desirable addition to any collection of fine silver, Canadiana, or nature-themed coins.
Diameter: 38mm
Weight: 31.39g
Material: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Bullion Weight: 1.01 Troy Ounces
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Arctic Fox
Finish: Proof
Quantity Produced: 7500
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Theme(s): Arctic Fox
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