99.99% Pure Silver Grizzly Bear with Blue Enamel - Mintage: 4,000 (2017)

In the Canadian wilderness, the grizzly (Ursus arctos horribilis)is a cornerstone of its ecosystem; a master in its habitat; and an omnivorous contributor to nature's delicate balancing act. Though berries and plants comprise a large portion of its diet, the grizzly is most famously associated with its aquatic prey: the salmon.

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• EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY! This is the second coin in an innovative blue enamel series of Masters Club exclusive coins that feature classic Canadian icons highlighted with cutting-edge design and technology.
• ENAMELLING GIVES THE DESIGN A LIFE-LIKE APPEARANCE AND FEEL! The translucent blue enamel on your coin recreates the colourful appearance of the water on a sunny day, while allowing a glimpse of the engraved aquatic world that lies beneath!
• FIRST-TIME COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST W. ALLAN HANCOCK! Enjoy a coin design by an artist who specializes in Canadian wildlife!
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
• 1-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin has no GST/HST!
• LOW MINTAGE! Limited mintage worldwide of only 4,000!

Designed by Canadian wildlife artist W. Allan Hancock, your coin combines meticulous engraving with enhanced finishing techniques to convey the spectacular beauty of nature, as seen in the rugged wilds of Western Canada. Stunning mountain peaks and the foothill forest provide a majestic setting for this wildlife portrait of a revered Canadian species: the grizzly. This solitary symbol of strength is beautifully brought to life through each engraved detail—from the textured appearance of its fur to its soft facial expression. Slowly moving along the rocky shores, our grizzly patiently waits while staring down into the water; one of its powerful forepaws is raised, its claws ready to swipe a nutrient-rich meal from the stream. The selective application of tinted translucent enamel adds a bluish hue to the gently lapping waters, as though reflecting a cloudless sky overhead. The enamel's glistening quality also infuses the design with light, while allowing a glimpse of what lies beneath the water: the migrating salmon, which are the objects of the grizzly's scrutiny.