Description
Ever vigilant, Canis lupus keeps a watchful eye on its territory in the winter-themed reverse, where each step leaves a crisp impression in the snow … and on the coin’s edge. The third coin in the Nature’s Impressions series tracks the wolf, whose paw prints are indicative of an elusive hunter who always moves with purpose.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $104.95
Item Number: 164846
UPC: 6-23932-08892-4
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 5,500
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Plain with edge pattern
Artist: Claudio D’Angelo
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- THIRD AND FINAL COIN in a series featuring engraved animal prints all along the coin’s edge in a continuous pattern — an unconventional tie-in to the traditional wildlife portrait on the reverse.
- TRACKING THE WOLF: Celebrate a timeless symbol of Canada’s remote wilderness! The untamed beauty of the wolf takes centre stage on this fine silver coin.
- FINISHING TOUCHES: Various finishing techniques add depth to the design, by altering how the natural light reflects off the coin’s surface and mimicking the effect of shadows in this Canadian landscape.
- LOWER MINTAGE: Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, with a mintage of 5,500.
- HIGH VISUAL APPEAL: Each coin is packaged in a custom beauty box bearing beautiful visuals that complement the theme.
- A magnificent collectible that showcases the diversity of Canada’s fauna and landscapes.
- A timeless gift for the nature lover or outdoor enthusiast in your life.
The reverse design by Canadian artist Claudio D’Angelo features a side view of a wolf (Canis lupus) in Canada’s boreal forest. Among the tall spruce trees, the wolf has made its way to the crest of a snow-covered hill, where it pauses to survey the frozen lake below. Its head is turned to the left, which allows a glimpse of its facial features. Throughout this winter scene, the combination of engraving and various finishing techniques adds striking depth to the design—especially the crisp impression of the wolf’s four-toed tracks, which are also engraved on the coin’s edge in a continuous pattern.
