Description
Theme
Teamwork, persistence and adaptability—these are the traits that assure a wolf pack’s survival, and they have helped cement the grey wolf’s reputation as one of the Great Hunters. Unlike ambush predators such as the cougar (Coin #2 in this series), the grey wolf (Coin #3) is a pursuit predator, capable of chasing its prey over long distances and adjusting its tactics as circumstances change. The hunt itself is a coordinated group effort, as illustrated from the prey’s perspective on this Ultra High Relief (UHR) coin, with each pack member contributing to a common goal—an inspiring example of the complexity and wonder of the Canadian wilderness.
Design
Engraved in Ultra High Relief (UHR), the reverse design by artist Emily Damstra brings the viewer face-to-face with the grey wolf (Canis lupus) in the Canadian wilderness. The wolf in the foreground leads the chase and is trailed by other members of the pack as it moves swiftly across the rocky forest terrain, even making a hairpin turn while closing in on its fleeing prey.
Special features
- Third coin in the Great Hunters series. Marvel at this close view of one of Canada’s most fascinating predators, the grey wolf. Working with other pack members, the grey wolf gives chase and is clearly gaining on its quarry on your coin’s reverse, which shows the hunt from the prey’s perspective.
- A more expansive UHR view than ever before. Each coin in our Great Hunters series is distinguished by multi-level relief heights made possible by our most innovative UHR minting relief technique yet.
- Pure silver shine. Your coin is 99.99% pure silver and features a luminous proof finish. Also available as a 1 oz. 99.99% pure gold coin.
- A limited collectible. Mintage is limited to 6,000 coins worldwide.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- No GST/HST.
Specifications
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
