Description
The year 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Robert Bateman, world-renowned wildlife artist who is also an unflagging proponent of wildlife conservation and education, is an Honorary Life Member of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Mr. Bateman is best known for his beautiful, lifelike paintings that capture the heart and soul of Canada's wilderness. His love for wildlife, kindled when he was a young child, has remained steadfast over a 50-year career spent depicting the glories of the Canadian wilderness through arresting realistic paintings rendered in fine detail.
Among Robert Bateman's most popular work are his paintings of moose in the wilderness. Your coin features a detail of a bull moose's head and antlers in profile. This image is taken from Robert Bateman's painting The Moose Family, which was painted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Specifications:
Item Number: 121054
Face Value: 250 dollars
Mintage: 1000
Composition: fine silver (99.99% pure)
Weight (g): 1,000
Diameter (mm): 102.1
Edge: serrated
Finish: proof
Special Features:
-The design of your coin uses a Robert Bateman painting as inspiration.
-Your coin displays Robert Bateman's engraved signature!
-NEW! Your coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
-1 kilogram of fine silver (99.99% pure) with a face value of $250.
-Limited to 1,000 coins worldwide.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom maple wood box lacquered in walnut coloured finish, and protected by a custom beauty box featuring Mr. Bateman's work, The Moose Family.
