Get the 9th in the 2014 Oh! Canada Series, a detailed portrait of a lone wolf howling at the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis, intricately rendered in full color and pure silver on this affordable, meticulously engraved proof beauty! Celebrate Canada’s uniqueness with the 2014 Oh! Canada’s national identity is much like its majestic landscape: diverse, storied, and always fascinating! In the ever-changing world of Canadiana, a few concepts tend to reflect the nation’s natural assets and social and cultural institutions. Following hot on the heels of the extremely popular 2013 Oh! These ten Canadian icons. Are undeniable touchstones of the majestic land, its wildlife. These are the scenes that plumb the depths of Canada’s own pride in itself, while kindling the world’s love for the great nation that is Canada! Collect these ten eminently affordable pure silver. Proofs – then revisit your coins again and again to marvel at their cultural significance and detailed imagery! Definitively Canadian Pure Silver Proofs! An Original Work of Art. The arresting design by Canadian artist Julius T. Csotonyi presents an iconic northern image of a lone wolf. Howling against a night sky bathed in Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights. The image is anchored by the vibrant, full-color lights in the sky. Above the scene floats the dazzling curtain of glorious colored light often seen in the night sky above Canada’s northern latitudes. The Lights’ beauty in this image is doubled by its reflection in a yet-unfrozen lake. Beautifully engraved in the center of the image is the wolf, who sits on the rocky shoreline flanking the left shore of the body of water. In the distance behind the wolf, on the far left side of the image, a coniferous forest rises skyward on a steep hill. On the far horizon, more hills hint at the vast wilderness beneath the stunningly lit sky. Opposite the wolf, large boulders in the water nicely balance the image. Wolf, shore, hillside, and boulders are beautifully reflected in the water below. In the foreground, the tip of a rocky shoreline anchors the scene. The distinct design hallmark of the O Canada Program. Has the central image set between two semi-circular banners (each laser polished to a gleaming, mirror-like finish) with the top band proudly proclaiming the legend “Canada”, and the denomination in the lower band. 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 silver proof coin is 99.99% pure! The arresting design by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi presents a detailed portrait of a lone wolf. Howling at the awe inspiring spectacle of the Northern Lights. Intricately rendered in full color. The date and denomination are also 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. A colorful display case for the entire 10 coin series will be available to purchasers of the entire series partway through the releases. Matte Proof with Color. 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 “2014 Oh! Canada Series 9 Wolf Howling Northern Lights Aurora Borealis $10 Silver” is in sale since Saturday, May 09, 2015. 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
