Canada 2013 $20 Arctic Fox 99.99% Pure Silver Proof, Untamed Canada #1
All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - To protect against the growing risks of counterfeiting and the sale of stolen coins, we do not sell'second-hand' coins. All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. Composition - fine silver (99.99% pure). Weight (g) - 28.02 (9/10 troy ounce). Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary). Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin). Artists - Tivadar Bote (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).
Just slightly larger than the average house cat, Vulpes lagopus - the Arctic fox - is a silent and prolific hunter. The pelt of the Arctic fox is unmatched for warmth, sustaining it at temperatures below -50° Celsius. Its fur is brown, grey-brown, blue-grey, or dark blue-grey in the warmer months.
In the long Arctic winter, most turn pure white, although some populations show lighter blue-grey through the winter phase. The fox's thick fur covers its small rounded ears and even the pads of its feet, for optimum warmth. Always curious, always clever, the Arctic fox in an avant-garde design.
First issue in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new Untamed Canada series featuring a bold artistic direction. This coin showcases five different coin finishes each with a separate degree of luster, exceptional engraving techniques and woodblock-inspired art. A dramatic approach to coin design inspired by the untamed nature of the. This coin is rendered in fine silver (99.99% pure). Designed by Canadian artist Tivadar Bote, this coin features a unique stylized image, inspired by woodblock design, of an Arctic Fox set against symbolic elements of its Canadian habitat. The fox sits serenely in the foreground of the image, looking toward the left side of the field, its thick fur, fluffy tail, small ears, and dog-like facial features beautifully rendered in stylized detail. In the background, motifs of circles, droplets, and wavy rays rise from the image of a circular sunburst positioned directly behind the fox. The circles and droplets symbolize the snow and light that are fundamental elements in the world of the Arctic fox. The wavy rays allude to the warmth and brilliance of the sun, even in the Arctic landscape. The circularity of these elements echoes the circular field of the coin and hints at the cyclical nature of the Arctic fox's life-cycle. The outer frame is engraved with the species' Latin name, "Vulpes lagopus, " the word "CANADA, " the date "2013, " and the face value of 20 DOLLARS. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with black flock and protected by a black beauty box.Are also available for an additional charge. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. " Unsearched" - All of the coins offered in this listing are "unsearched". Many coin dealers "search" all coins when they are received from the Mint.
They "cherry-pick" the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed.
Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces. However, tilting the coin may resulting one side being slightly out of focus. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint.We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.