Canada 2017 Animal Cutout Woodland Caribou $30 Silver Proof Coin in OGP Perfect
ENDANGERED ANIMAL CUTOUT WOODLAND CARIBOU. Like a puzzle with a missing piece, it's hard to imagine Canada without many of its most iconic species, including the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou); sadly, this majestic mammal joins other Canadian creatures that are classified as at risk, threatened or even endangered. With its uniquely shaped cutout, this fine silver coin shines the spotlight on the plight of the caribou - a national symbol whose numbers are in decline in Canada's wilderness. The reverse design by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant transports the viewer to the mountainous landscape of Western Canada, where detailed engraving and multiple finishes recreate a timeless snapshot of the wild.
The distant peaks provide a breathtaking backdrop to the grassy foothills, which slope down to the tree-lined river below; and while the beauty of the engraved scene is unmistakable, it is the uniquely shaped cutout that easily draws the viewer's eye. Innovative technology has skillfully carved out the outline of a woodland caribou, smoothly recreating its distinctive profile and towering rack of antlers. The "missing" caribou element is strongly symbolic : while it represents an artistic tribute to a beloved species, the overall design also offers a haunting re-imagining of the Canadian wilderness without this national icon-particularly the Southern Mountain population of caribou, which is listed as threatened on Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA). The artful combination of meticulous engraving and multiple finishes truly captures the stunning beauty of the Canadian wilderness; but the cutout adds a powerful aspect that highlights the species' at-risk status and its "disappearing" numbers in the wild. The reverse includes the word "CANADA", the year "2017" and the face value "30 DOLLARS".Obverse : The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a subtle, repetitive maple leaf pattern (a security feature introduced by RCM during last years on large-diameter coins). The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-maroon case and black beauty box.
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