1 oz. Pure Silver Coin - Paw Prints on the Edge: Polar Bear (2017)

Steady on its feet, the majestic polar bear uses its large paws to move through the changing landscape—be it deep snow, Arctic waters or over thin ice. This superb pure silver coin showcases a true icon of Canada's North in its habitat, engraved in outstanding detail. Like the distinctive paw prints placed all along the coin's edge, this outstanding collectible leaves a lasting impression.

• SECOND COIN IN SERIES! Striking edge patterning features animal prints that are carefully engraved all along the coin's edge in a continuous pattern—a creative tie-in to the image itself.
• ICONIC SYMBOL OF THE TRUE NORTH! This superb wildlife portrait of a polar bear captures the majesty of the Canadian wilderness.
• INCLUDES VARIOUS FINISHING TECHNIQUES! The detailed design is brought to life through precision engraving, which is in turn enhanced by the use of various finishing techniques.
• LOW MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins available worldwide.
• ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! 
• GST/HST exempt!

Designed by Canadian artist Claudio D'Angelo, your coin features a detailed side profile view of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) against the landscape of the Canadian Arctic. Moving across the snow-covered ice and rocks, a polar bear extends its elongated neck to vocalize, while its gaze remains fixed on what lies beyond the coin's rim. Advanced finishing techniques enhance the precision engraving that captures the polar bear's likeness in stunning detail, from the texture of its dense fur to its facial features. Its left forepaw is suspended in air, mid-step; meanwhile, the sea ice gives way to open water in the background, where tall glaciers and icebergs rise up along the horizon. The entire design gains an added sense of movement through the bear's distinctive paw prints, which are engraved on the coin's edge in a continuous pattern.

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a graphic beauty box.

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