2015 1oz $20 AMERICAN SPORTFISH: NORTHERN PIKE FINE SILVER COIN

The second release in the Royal Canadian Mint’s new series of 99.99% pure silver coins celebrating Canadian sportfish features the ferocious northern pike.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: 
Item Number: 142210
UPC: 6-23932-06240-5
Composition: 99.99% fine silver
Mintage: 6,500
Weight (g)*: 31,39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Plain with edge lettering
Artist: Curtis Atwater
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Second issue in the Royal Canadian Mint’s new four-coin series featuring popular sportfish in their natural habitat. Future releases will feature other popular species including the Rainbow Trout and Walleye.
• This beautifully detailed fine silver coin is struck with an arresting image of one of North America’s most sought-after sportfish: the Northern Pike. The detailed pattern on the fish has been accented with the use of various polishes to bring this stealthy predator to life.
• Features edge lettering bearing the coin’s metal weight: “9999 Fine Silver 1 oz 9999 Argent pur 1 oz”
• A low mintage of only 6,500 makes this coin especially exclusive. The North American Sportfish series will also include two premium versions of fish species: one gold and one platinum coin.
• An exciting gift for the anglers and sports lovers in your life!

DESIGN:
The reverse design by Canadian artist Curtis Atwater presents a portrait of a northern pike lying in wait for prey among underwater foliage. Viewed from the left side and pointed toward the viewer, the pike’s bill-like snout, speckled body, large jaw, and fan-like fins are rendered in exceptional detail. Nestled among a stand of underwater plants, the image seems to ripple with the movement of unseen currents.