2017 1/2oz $10 THE BEAVER FINE SILVER COIN

To see a beaver in the wild is like a glimpse into our nation’s history and character, for no other species can lay claim to shaping Canada like the steadfastly industrious beaver! Come face-to-face with a true Canadian icon, as depicted on this fine silver coin that beautifully re-creates a surprise encounter in one of Canada’s many lakes and waterways.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SRP: $51.95
Item Number: 159891
UPC: 6-23932-08411-7
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 15,000
Weight (g): 15.87
Diameter (mm): 34
Face Value: $10
Finish: Matte Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Glen Loates
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Whether you’re new to coin collecting or sharing the hobby with a loved one, this affordable, colourful coin is the perfect first step into the world of numismatics and adds a “splash” of Canadiana to your growing collection!
• Detailed engraving and selective colour brings to life this surprising encounter with a beaver.
• The coin’s size allows it to fit in a bezel that transforms this keepsake into one-of-a-kind jewellery! A sure conversation piece!
• It’s the picture-perfect gift for the nature- or animal-lover in your life!

DESIGN

The reverse design by Canadian artist Glen Loates captures the industrious nature of an official emblem of Canada, all in vibrant colour! One can imagine standing on the edge of a lake or paddling in a canoe, when nature’s idyllic silence is interrupted by a sudden splash that draws our gaze towards a surprising sight: a partially submerged beaver paddling by with wooden reinforcement for its lodge. An overhead view allows for a careful examination of its muzzle, its rounded body shape, and the famously flat tail that provides balance on land and direction in the water. An outstanding attention to engraved detail is apparent in the motion conveyed by the rippled surface of the water, as well as the textured appearance of the aspen branch firmly held by the beaver’s famously sharp teeth.