First coin of the series! Started in 2014 to celebrate Canada’s rich biodiversity, the Royal Canadian Mint highlighted the animal kingdom’s family bonds in a charming ongoing series that features endearing images of Canada’s Baby Animals. Designed by Canadian artist Glen Loates reverse of the coin depicts an industrious young beaver and its mother amidst the grasses and leaves along the riverbank. Here, the kit is shown in three-quarter profile (facing left) as it stands poised at the river’s edge, its flat tail partially submerged with ripples surrounding it showing ever so slight movement. The beaver’s equally famous teeth are on full display as the kit gnaws on a small branch. Its brown-colored fur stands in contrast to the bright green-colored leaves of a balsam poplar tree (Populus balsamifera) – a favorite species for beavers – which is gripped by the kit’s mother in the background. The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England facing right, executed by the Susanna Blunt, with legend: ELIZABETH II D. (“Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God”) also appears. Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clam-shell case lined with flock and protected by a black outer sleeve. THE COIN IS IN PERFECT MINT CONDITION AND COMES WITH. ALL ORIGINAL MINT PACKAGING AND NUMBERED COA. No other animal has had a greater impact on Canada’s history as the beaver. This iconic animal, which was highly prized for its fur, can be found in lakes, rivers and ponds all across Northern America where it lives as part of a close-knit family unit. Beavers are social animals that use vocal communication too – kits will whine to get their parents’ attention during feeding times and while playing. Both parents are actively involved in raising their kits. A beaver family that grooms together stays together! Beavers must groom daily to keep their fur waterproof and will groom each other as well – it’s all part of family bonding. Those razor-sharp incisors never stop growing – and never get dull! From a young age, the beaver is constantly sharpening its teeth as it gnaws on wood. Beavers can be quite territorial and aren’t fond of unwelcome house guests – they will post “scent mounds” (mud with the beaver’s castor oil mixed in) all around their territory to ward off any beavers that aren’t related to them. PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS! FOR CUSTOMERS IN UNITED STATES. EACH SALE COMES WITH UNCONDITIONAL 100% GUARANTEE OF THE QUALITY AND. IF THE COIN IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. OF THE QUALITY AS FOR USA CUSTOMERS.