Get the ninth in the Iconic Canadian Animals series, the. Silent and deadly raptor. This masterwork of wildlife fine art by Canadian wildlife artist Douglas Laird depicts a beautiful snowy owl after the first snow, in pure silver with proof finish and vibrant, full color! Ninth in this extremely popular series. Iconic Canadian Animals. Tremendous investment potential here, as well as the meticulous, traditional engraving. Extraordinary applied technology for which the Royal Canadian Mint is known world-wide! Commemorate the Snowy Owl. Low mintage, full color. Proof, minted on a full one troy ounce planchet of 99.99% pure silver. (the purest on the planet)! Better yet, it’s an original work of art by wildlife artist Douglas Laird! A true investment piece for the discriminating animal lover, bird watcher, savvy numismatic investor and/or wildlife. ¡ Extremely low mintage of just 6,500 – get it quick! Highly Detailed, Original Work of Art. The image by Canadian wildlife. Artist Douglas Laird features a striking portrait of a beautiful Snowy Owl. After the first snow. Intricately engraved and beautifully enhanced with vibrant full color. This unique close-up allows a magnificent view of this majestic creatures remarkable features, from its rounded head and black beak to the down-covered legs and toes. Perched on a log in a rural field, the owls brown-barred white plumage allows for an element of camouflage amidst its natural surroundings, particularly as the softly falling snow blankets the landscape. Using its acute hearing, the snowy owl has detected our intrusion and has swiveled its head to spy the viewer with the big, yellow eyes that help it seek its prey throughout the seasons. The Majestic Snowy Owl. Majestic, powerful and eerily silent in flight, the Snowy Owl. Embodies the enigmatic nature of Canadas Arctic. It is one of the largest owl species and contrary to common belief, can see equally well day or night – an ability that is particularly important for this northern resident that must hunt under the midnight sun of the Arctic. While the snowy owls beautiful, fluffy insulated plumage may be the first thing that catches your eye, this bird of preys eyes are among its most distinctive features. Surprisingly, those cat-like, bright yellow eyes are similar in size and weight to the human eye; but unlike other birds, the snowy owls eyes face forward to allow for a heightened depth perception. Since their eyes cannot move freely within their sockets, owls. Have a flexible neck that enables them to turn their head 270 degrees in either direction, a truly remarkable ability! The snowy owl is an important part of the ecosystem of the Arctic tundra and is protected from hunting across Canada. They prefer wide-open spaces across their vast range. The species breeds in the Arctic. And has wintering grounds in southern Canada, the northern United States, and Russia. Some birds remain in the Arctic year-round while others migrate intermittently. In the spring, the owls will curiously hop from snow patch to snow patch as the snow disappears from their wintering grounds. Some experts believe they do this to remain camouflaged. In 1987, the snowy owl was named the official bird of the province of Quebec. Technology Note – Color. 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. 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 proof coin is 99.99% pure! The intricate design by Canadian wildlife. After the first snow, rendered in exquisite detail through expert engraving and 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 full color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. The item “Canada 2016 Iconic Canadian Animals #9 Arctic Snowy Owl $20 Pure Silver Proof” is in sale since Wednesday, August 26, 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
• Year: 2016
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Denomination: $20
• Strike Type: Proof
• Composition: Silver