Gold Coin Caribou 2021 Proof (.99999)
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Caribou - unique gold purity .99999
An exclusive gold coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2021 in Proof quality, weighing 35 grams in absolute purity of the purest 99.999% gold, released as part of the "Canadian Wildlife Portraits" series. The caribou was chosen for the third coin in the series.
The reverse of the coin realistically depicts the majesty of the caribou in an open alpine landscape. A close-up of the male shows off the spread of his typically branched antlers. A second individual in the background walks through a grassy tundra pasture. The overall motif is elaborated in fine detail. The alternation of matt areas near the main scene and glossy areas depicting the sky adds liveliness to the whole picture. The motif is complemented by the inscription "CANADA", the year of issue "2021" and the initials of the artist "WAH".
Caribou is the common name of a specific species of reindeer native to North America. It inhabits subpolar to polar regions. They form large herds that regroup during the rutting season. The caribou is the record holder for seasonal migration. It travels up to 1,000 kilometres on regular trips to the northern summer pastures. With the first snow, they return to the climatically protected places in the south, where they survive on lichens.
Caribou are the only species in the deer family that has antlers in both males and females. Females give birth to only one calf at a time, which is able to follow its mother within minutes of birth.
The obverse shows a traditional portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II' and 'D.G. REGINA'. The portrait is accompanied by the denomination "350 DOLLARS" and the purity information.
The coin comes in a leatherette box along with a numbered certificate of authenticity, in an exclusive limited edition of only 450 pieces for the entire world!
This product is part of the following product sets:
Portraits of Canadian Wildlife seriesProduct Specifications
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