Canada: 2017 $30 Endangered Animal Cutout Woodland Caribou Silver Coin

Canada: 2017 $30 Endangered Animal Cutout Woodland Caribou Silver Coin

Finish: Proof

Mintage: 5500

Composition: 99.99% Silver

Weight(grams): 52.88

Design: The coin designed by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant, your coin transports you 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 threatenedon Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA).

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