Exciting and extremely desirable – an original animal work of art, struck in the purest silver in the world with a high face value! Experience the call of the wild with that Canadian wildlife icon, a beaver swimming away from a wolf, by wildlife artist Emily Damstra! Programs, the Swimming Beaver. Pure Silver Matte Proof is the second in the revolutionary. These magnificent animal coins offer coin collectors of any means the opportunity to acquire dynamic, striking wildlife. Designs, all minted in the purest silver. With its gorgeous design, limited mintage and high face value, a fast sell out at the Mint is anticipated! This one half troy ounce, pure silver coin depicts the ever-popular beaver. With its dynamic design, limited mintage and very high face value, a fast sell out at the Mint is anticipated! And that is with a Mint-imposed limit of three per collector. A Technical Tour de Force! This coin is a masterpiece of wildlife fine art pure silver that will captivate anyone who enjoys the wonders of the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it – a superb gift as well as a must-have addition to your collection! The design displays exquisite detailing in the beaver’s fur and whiskers, a testament to the superlative technical skills of Royal Canadian Mint engravers. The matte proof finish brings exceptional depth and dimension to the dramatic scene of a swimming beaver. Making its escape by swimming away from a pursuing wolf. Splashes the water and stands out against the background! A Highly Detailed, Original Work of Art. By Wildlife Artist Emily Damstra! The dynamic design by noted Canadian wildlife. Artist Emily Damstra captures a beaver from a unique and dramatic perspective. The top half of the image shows the beaver swimming across a lake, its head and tail raised above the water. Its tail sprays water as the beaver raises it in order to slap the lake surface and warn other beavers of a nearby wolf. The wolf, on the left side of the image, stands with its forepaws on a boulder that juts out into the water, its gaze fixed on the fleeing beaver. The weedy shoreline curves gracefully to the right side of the coin. In the distant background, tall conifers reach for the sky. The bottom half of the image shows the beaver from under the water, as though the scene were captured through a half-submerged lens. Here we see the beaver’s dexterous forepaws and flipper-like hind feet in action, paddling the animal quickly away from the danger of the nearby predator. The predecessor to the. And one of the most popular series in recent memory, the highly collectible. Offers coin collectors of all means the opportunity to acquire significant, striking wildlife. Designs, all minted in the purest silver on the planet! The coins in this program include. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. This one half troy ounce silver coin is 99.99% pure! Designed by by noted Canadian wildlife. Artist Emily Damstra, this beauty features a breathtaking scene of a swimming beaver. 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 comes encapsulated inside vinyl pouch, inside a full color folding booklet. A certificate of authenticity is integrated. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. “Busy as a beaver” refers to the hardworking and industrious nature of this furry critter. Along with the Mountie. And the maple leaf. Is considered one of the three iconic symbols of Canada. It’s not widely remembered today, but during the 1830s and’40s there was a fashion craze in Europe for beaver-fur hats. This provided the livelihood for the fur-trapping mountain men. Fortunately, the fashion died out in time for the beaver to be saved, allowing it to continue to dam streams and create new habitat for many other creatures. When trappers would bring their furs to the trading posts, something was needed to represent the value of the pelts. At first, everything from porcupine quills, ivory discs and bits of wood or bone were used – anything that that the trapper and merchant agreed upon. As the industry became more sophisticated, trade tokens began to appear. As the two parties went through the furs, tokens would be placed on the counter. Some trade tokens were square. Others featured the prize of the fur trade that also reigns as one of Canada’s earliest forms of currency – the beaver! To this day, the beaver. Is featured on the Canadian 5 cents (nickel) coin! 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 $50 Commemorative Series 3 Beaver Swimming Pure Silver Matte Proof” is in sale since Tuesday, December 30, 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