For Canadians, "north" is more than just geography: it's part of our identity, our history, our heritage – it's a way of life. And there's no better emblem for the True North than the polar bear shown on this coin. The snow-coloured titan of the Arctic is the most famous animal resident of Northern Canada. In a land shaped by wind, sea and ice, it is a symbol of strength, hardiness and, increasingly, climate change. The beauty of the Canadian Arctic shines on Coin #1. Subscribe to theseries to guarantee a complete set of iconic Canadian images in 2020!

A gorgeous portrait of a mother and cub polar bear, a True North icon. Order today.

• FIRST COIN CELEBRATES THE TRUE NORTH: Coin #1 begins in the Canadian Arctic, where an animal icon is a symbol of endurance and change. Future coins include:
• Maple Leaves
• Parliament
• Changing of the Guard
• The Great Outdoors
• Beaver
• SUBSCRIBE TO THE COMPLETE SERIES. Purchase each coin individually or sign up for a bi-monthly subscription that guarantees a complete 2020 O Canada! series.
• FREE DISPLAY CASE: Your subscription includes an exclusive subscription-only case that lets you store and display all six coins as onecomplete series. Your display case ships with your first coin.
• FREE SHIPPING: When you order the 2020 O Canada! series, each coinand the display case ship for free.
• THIS IS CANADA:Celebrate some of the sights and experiences that make Canada unique! Each coin highlights a famous Canadian symbol or scene that has shaped this nation's image and filled our hearts with Canadian pride.
• SIX ICONS, SIX ARTISTS: Every coin in this series is designed by a different Canadian artist for a different take on some of the most famous images of Canada.
• A DOSE OF CANADIANA: This series is your dose of Canadiana in 2020 and it will add several iconic Canadian images to your collection.
• A UNIFORM LOOK: The curve text ("CANADA"), date ("2020") and maple flourish are the unifying features of this series. You'll find them on thereverse of all six coins, where they complete our 2020 celebration of Canada.

Design:
The reverse design by Canadian wildlife artist Claude Thivierge steps into the remote Canadian Arctic landscape, where a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother and cub are standing on the edge of sea ice. The reverse includes the curve text "CANADA" above a maple flourish and the year "2020". The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

"The polar bear is the cultural symbol of the Arctic and the Canadian emblem of power and beauty. However, it is a species of special concern in Canada because of its vulnerability to human activity and to certain natural phenomena. This image is both a tribute to the spirit of the Great North and a reminder of our responsibility toward the environment, which is a proud part of our national identity."Claude Thivierge: Artist

Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and makes an attractive collection when all six coins are shown in your display case.

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