Despite its sometimes fearsome reputation, the grizzly (Ursus arctos) is actually ashy, solitary creature that lives a relatively calmlife in the forests and mountains across most of Canada's northwest and northern mainland.

Though it has all of the hallmarks of a fearsome predator, most of the grizzly's time is spent foraging for berries and other vegetation—which is where it gets the majority of its bulk. In fact, while grizzlies feaston salmon and other fish when it is available, and will prey on deer, moose, elk, and caribou when necessary, about 90% of their diet is vegetation.

This apex predator has no natural enemies except when it is young. The greatest threat to its survival is habitat erosion and encroachment by humans, who affect grizzlypopulations directly through hunting, road collisions, and other conflicts as well as influencing its distribution, presenting a particular challenge for animals that require large natural ranges with adequate food in order to thrive.

This low-mintage coin brings the amazing grizzly to life in 99.999% pure gold, an exceptional addition to your collection! Order today!

• HIGHEST STANDARD OF GOLD: Crafted in our exacting standard of 99.999% PURE GOLD, the highest standard of pure gold available in the world, and hand polished to proof perfection.
• BULLION COIN PREMIUM VERSION! This design is a premium version of our 99.999%pure gold bullion coin, struck in a proof finish with a mirror-like background and enhanced engraved areas making the coin a pleasure to view.
• VISUALLY STRIKING! Your coin features finely detailed engraving that captures the strength and beauty of one of Canada's largest land mammals.
• The coin's sizeable surface area offers an ideal canvas for finely detailed engraving, adding further relief and lustre to the design.
• Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Designed by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc, your coin features the profile portrait of a roaring grizzly bear backed by lines representing the bear's roar. Viewed from its right side, the grizzly's large,thick-furred head is raised with mouth open in a roar or growl. The bear's characteristic small fur-covered ears, sharp teeth, and small dark eyes arepresented in beautifully engraved detail.

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with black beauty box.

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