Description
Paddling a canoe along a tree-lined shore in the heart of the wilderness: it’s an iconic Canadian moment that captures Canada’s unique history and Canadians’ connection to their vast land. The Royal Canadian Mint proudly celebrates the Canadian experience with its exciting new “Canoe Across Canada” series.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $44.95
Item Number: 144485
UPC: 6-23932-06622-9
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 20,000
Weight (g)*: 15.87
Diameter (mm): 34
Face Value: $10
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Greg Banning
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES
- This fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s “Canoe Across Canada” series, brings us the Mirror, Mirror design featuring an outdoorsman and his dog in their canoe in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains; an original work of art by Canadian artist Greg Banning.
- Rendered in exceptional detail, the striking coin design tells a treasured story of Canada’s history and Canadians’ connection to the wilderness landscape.
- This half-ounce fine silver coin’s affordable pricing, and popular subject matter is sure to be sought after by collectors, nature lovers, and those who enjoy Canada.
- The Canoe Across Canada Series is also offered as a 6-coin subscription! The coins will be launched monthly from February 2015 to July 2015.
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Greg Banning features an outdoorsman and his dog floating in their canoe on a still, reflective lake in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains. The canoe crosses the image near the top, pointing toward the left side of the coin. The outdoorsman’s head is turned toward a nearby rocky shore in the background, while the husky’s attention is fixed on the reflection, in the still lake, of a bald eagle soaring in the sky above. The images reflected in the lake reveal more about the scene. The design also showcases a mixed evergreen and deciduous forest, characteristic of this part of Canada, rising above the water. On the shore, a three-gabled habitant-style house overlooks the water. The image is framed by an outer band engraved with maple leaves.
