2011 $3 SQUARE SHAPED GOLD PLATED SILVER COIN - ORCA WHALE - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

The Orca’s power comes alive on this square-shaped coin in a dynamic, modern design that’s beautifully enhanced with gold plate on sterling silver. It’s a limited-edition collectible that’s a must-have.

The Orca (Orcinus orca) is a powerful feature of British Columbia’s untamed wilderness; an iconic symbol that figures prominently in the rich cultural heritage of the region’s First Nations people. The Orca is respected as a master hunter and guardian of the sea. People would often watch for its fin near the shore, hoping to receive a message from this mystical messenger from the otherworld.

The Orca is a highly intelligent and sociable animal. It lives in pods with a few dozen individuals. While several pods may come together for a hunt, they display a remarkable sense of strategic cooperation as they fill the air with whistles, squeaks and whines to organize the effort. The Orca is among the world’s fastest sea mammal, capable of leaping out of the water to great heights—a breathtaking sight for anyone fortunate to spot one in the wide open waters off Canada’s west coast.

Product specifications:
Face Value: 3 dollars
Quantity Sold: 10,698
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper; Gold plated
Weight (g): 11.8
Diameter (mm): 27
Edge: Plain
Finish: Specimen
Certificate: Serialized
Artist: Jason Bowman

Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a uniquely design sleeve featuring this coin and others to come.