Canada: 2017 $20 Grizzly Bear with Blue Enamel Silver Coin

Canada: 2017 $20 Grizzly Bear with Blue Enamel Coin

Finish: Proof

Composition: 99.99% Silver

Mintage: 4000

Weight(grams): 31.39

Design: The coin conveys the spectacular beauty of nature, as seen in the rugged wilds of Western Canada. Stunning mountain peaks and the foothill forest provide a majestic setting for this wildlife portrait of a revered Canadian species: the grizzly. This solitary symbol of strength is beautifully brought to life through each engraved detail—from the textured appearance of its fur to its soft facial expression. Slowly moving along the rocky shores, our grizzly patiently waits while staring down into the water; one of its powerful forepaws is raised, its claws ready to swipe a nutrient-rich meal from the stream. The selective application of tinted translucent enamel adds a bluish hue to the gently lapping waters, as though reflecting a cloudless sky overhead. The enamel's glistening quality also infuses the design with light, while allowing a glimpse of what lies beneath the water: the migrating salmon, which are the objects of the grizzly's scrutiny. 

Packaging: The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case, it is protected by a custom beauty box.