Canada: 2017 $25 Timeless Icons The Beaver Piedfort Silver Coin

Canada: 2017 $25 Timeless Icons The Beaver Piedfort Silver Coin. "Thick Strike" 

Composition: 99.99% silver with selective gold plating. 

Finish: Proof

Mintage: 7000

Weight(grams): 31.39

Design: The coin carries great meaning on this 150th anniversary of Confederation, by paying tribute to Canada's evolving history through the two foremost national icons. A transition marks the centre of the field, with classic depictions on the left to represent the nation's past (1867), and more contemporary versions on the right to represent both the present (2017) and beyond. Both icons are resplendent in selective gold plating. Foremost is the beaver, the industrious mammal that is symbolizes Canada's sovereignty. Its tail and back half are texturally detailed, as it has appeared on previous coin designs, while the front portion transitions into a stylized silhouette that offers a more modern take on this Canadian icon. Behind it is the iconic maple leaf, whose serrated edges and deeply veined lobes are fixtures throughout the design. The left features a more natural and life-like appearance that evokes the reverse of the beloved Silver Maple Leaf (SML) coin, while the right portion places a strong emphasis on symmetry and conveys a sense of strength.

Packaging: The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Maroon clamshell case. It is protected by a black box.