AWESOME COIN
5
Awesome coin,can't wait to recieve the second coin in the series
Northern cowboy
North of Edmonton
Fine Silver One Kilogram Coin - Snowy Owl - Mintage: 500 (2014)
Features selective enamel accentuating the owl's eyes!
Few animals can match the owl for the intensity of its gaze, and the eyes of the snowy owl are further distinguished by a third diagonal eyelid that protects them from the Arctic wind and bright sunlight. Contrary to common belief, owls can see day or night, an ability that is particularly important for the snowy owl, which must hunt under the midnight sun of the Arctic summer.
Unlike other birds, an owl's eyes are located on the front of its head, an adaptation that heightens its depth perception for targeting prey, which it can spot over tremendous distances. Owls cannot roll their eyes the way humans do: they are fixed in their sockets. This is yet another intriguing adaptation that produces the signature way owls turn their heads—as much as 270 degrees in either direction before fixating on their prey.
First in a 3-coin annual series. Don't be disappointed, order your coin today before they're all gone!
Special features:
• The addition of bright yellow and black enamel on your coin gives added depth to the owl's eyes and contrasts the softly frosted feathers of its face.
• A FIRST: Your coin is first in a 3-coin annual series celebrating the striking eyes of Canadian wildlife
• Your detailed coin celebrates the snowy owl, a strikingly beautiful bird of prey inhabiting much of Canada's North.
• A striking addition to your Canadiana-, bird- or nature-themed collection.
• Your coin is 99.99% pure silver (GST/HST exempt) with a limited worldwide mintage.
Design:
Your coin was designed by Canadian artist Arnold Nogy and features a close-up portrait of the snowy owl's facial features, its bright enameled yellow eyes standing in stark contrast to its plumage.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maple wooden box with a black beauty box.
Order your coin today!
Specifications
- No.129422
- Mintage 500
- Compositionfine silver (99.99% pure)
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 1,000
- Diameter (mm) 102.1
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value250 dollars
- ArtistArnold Nogy (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
Picture doesn't do the coin justice
5
The detail in coin is amazing, I had to buy it. A great investment, but not sure if I could ever sell it.
Forever Goaie
MB, Canada
My only 1-Kilo Silver Coin! Beautiful!
5
The color of the eyes really attracted me! The low mintage of 500 is also the reason I bought this one! I cannot afford too many 1-kilo silver coins but this one surely is my only choice (so far)...!!
Mucha
Port Moody BC
Absolutely Gorgeous coin, brilliant!!!
5
The coin is better than anticipated. Just great execution of the design. Coins like this is why I buy from the RCM!! Now if only they did a little better on the premiums above spot.
US Collector
NJ, USA
Best and cool coin
5
Hesitated to buy it for the price but when I received it worth every penny. My wife would say not another coin from the Mint but when I showed her she said wow! The details in the feathers are excellent and it's as if the eyes are looking into your soul! Like it was alive!!!!
Rayvick
Ottawa
Definition of Awesome
5
You truely have to see the coin to appreciate all of it's beauty and details. The photo is good, the coin is 1000% better. Really not crazy about the price. It is a limited edition coin and time will tell if it's worth it.
CoinGuy
Ottawa, Canada
Most beautiful 1kg silver coin ever
5
I was floored when I received this coin. It is way more beautiful than in the picture. The frosting is exquisite and the enamel eyes add character to the coin. I'd wish I could also afford the 1kg gold coin of the same design, it looks beautiful as well. It is so far the nicest 1kg silver coin in my collection and I am sure it will only appreciate in value. A job well done to the artist and the engravers at the Mint.
Long Term Collector
Ontario, Canada
Fine Silver One Kilogram Coin - Snowy Owl - Mintage: 500 (2014)
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