A masterwork of wildlife fine art, get this handsome portrait of a howling wolf, rendered in full color and pure silver on this meticulously engraved, proof beauty! Talisman Coins is proud to bring you the latest in the Royal Canadian Mint’s Wildlife Treasure Program. Featuring realistic, naturalistic representations of some of Canada’s best-known animals! Designs recall those found on one of the most popular programs ever from the Royal Canadian Mint – the. Wildlife Coin & Stamps Sets. This stunning, pure silver proof depicts a handsome Grey Wolf. This ferocious canid’s muzzle turned skyward and its mouth open in the wolf’s familiar howling pose, exposing his sharp canine teeth. With a tiny mintage limit of just 7,500, we don’t expect this iconic canine to stick around for long! From a numismatic point of view, this howling wolf. Will be the centerpiece of your collection! It’s a true thrill to wildlife. Lovers when they catch a glimpse of the mythic wolf in the wild! Although they were held in high esteem for eons by Native Americans. Because of their spirits, wolves have been eradicated throughout most their range in North America, partly by hunters for trophies, and partly by ranchers as pests. However, wolves have been making a comeback recently and have been reintroduced to several locations, including national parks. Play an important role by preying on big game animals and helping to control their population, including eliminating aged and diseased animals. Though they hunt in packs, wolves do not view humans as prey. The largest member of the canine family, the Grey Wolf. Varies in color from grizzled gray or black to pure white. This animal tends to live, travel and hunt in a pack, which usually includes the alpha mother and father, their pups and several younger animals. Grey Wolves develop close relationships and strong social bonds. They often demonstrate deep affection for other members of their pack, and may even sacrifice themselves to protect the family unit! A Highly Detailed, Original Work of Art – The Call of the Wild! The howl of a wolf pack sends shivers down even the most stalwart spine. Traverse vast distances in their territory each day, seeking to bring down their prey, including animals much larger than themselves, such as deer. Experts believe that their howling – that eerie calling card that is unique to this species – is a key element of territory establishment, acting both as a warning to unaffiliated wolves and a call to assemble to the members of the pack itself. The design by Canadian artist wildlife. Pierre Leduc presents a close-up profile portrait of a howling wolf. In front of a coniferous forest. The ferocious canid’s muzzle is turned skyward and its mouth open in the wolf’s familiar howling pose, exposing his sharp canine teeth. Using full color to emphasize the texture of the wolf’s coat across its face, muzzle, ears, and neck, and to bring a lifelike gleam to its haunting eye, Royal Canadian Mint engravers have lent additional beauty to the artistry Pierre Leduc’s already fierce design. The Royal Canadian Mint leads the world with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning look on each coin. Technology Note – Purity. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a. This one troy ounce silver coin is 99.99% pure! A meticulously detailed and finely profiled portrait of a howling wolf in its natural habitat, presented in full color. The date and denomination are both indicated. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. REGINA (“Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God”) also appears. The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Talisman World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 20 years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors and wholesalers in the world. The item “Canada 2015 Howling Wolf $20 1 Oz Pure Silver Color Proof Mintage 7500″ is in sale since Monday, October 13, 2014. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada