{"product_id":"2013-6-coin-specimen-set-black-bear-cubs-toonie","title":"2013 6-COIN SPECIMEN SET - BLACK BEAR CUBS TOONIE (YW)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: Young wildlife series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse image, designed by Canadian artist Glen Loates, features two young black bear cubs smiling and playing on a fallen tree in the forest. One cub has three paws on the log, climbing up, as these bears are known to do, to get a better view. The other cub leans against the tree and has an open mouth, perhaps panting from a lively play session with her sibling. A tree branch hangs in the background behind the cubs, and fallen leaves crunch under their paws. The reverse is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013” and the face value of “2 DOLLARS.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mintage is limited to 17,500 sets worldwide. Previous sets sold out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 2013 Special Edition $2 Specimen Set is the 4th set in the Royal Canadian Mint’s unique baby animal series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 1 of 2 annual opportunities for collectors of Canadian coins to own a complete specimen set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional packaging includes removable lens to enhance your enjoyment of the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finish on these superb coins combines brilliant and frosted relief over a lined background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An ideal set to begin a young person’s coin collection, and a great tool for teaching children about Canadian wildlife and nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 17,500\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Specimen\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Glen Loates ($2 coin design)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe elegant book-style packaging, with removable lens, splendidly complements these fine coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD lens concept with maroon outer cover and colourful beauty box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvertising Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 4, 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete certificate text:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack bears are the smallest and most common bear species found in North America. They can be found in all provinces and territories in Canada, except for Prince Edward Island. Although they live mainly in forested areas, these impressive animals have been known to venture into communities in search of food. Since they can be dangerous to humans, signs reading “Please don’t feed the bears!” are a common sight in campsites and rural areas near black bear habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite their name, black bears can range in colour from cinnamon, to chocolate, to jet black, and in some rare cases, even white. They may look slow, but they are capable of great bursts of speed when needed - some have been clocked at more than 50 kilometres per hour for short distances!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanadian folklore is rich with stories about these magnificent creatures. The popular children’s book character Winnie-the-Pooh was named after a Canadian black bear named Winnipeg that the author often saw at the London Zoo. Black bears also feature prominently in the stories and traditions of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn autumn, these bears retreat into their dens to hibernate for several months. The mother bear, called a sow, gives birth to her cubs during her winter hibernation, usually in the late January to early February. A typical litter consists of two black bear cubs. They are born blind and helpless, with fine, gray, down-like hair, and are nursed by their mother, in the den, until the spring. When spring arrives the family leaves the den together in search of food. Although the cubs are independent at about six months of age, they stay with their mother for the first two years of their life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175927775364,"sku":"123462","price":99.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/2013_Special_Edition_Specimen_Set_Black_bear_cubs_packaging_open.jpg__18597.1370385951.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759515403","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2013-6-coin-specimen-set-black-bear-cubs-toonie","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}