2024 Royal Canadian Mint - Wildlife Reflections: Grizzly Bear 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

First coin in a new series! The Wildlife Reflections series celebrates Canada’s natural beauty through colourful, texturally enhanced depictions of Canadian fauna, beginning with the grizzly bear (Coin #1).

Few mammals are as closely associated with the forested regions of western and northern Canada as the grizzly bear, a true icon of these wild spaces. Ursus arctos is Canada’s largest land-based carnivore, and while its strength is indisputable, this coin’s reverse inspires awe by showcasing a quiet moment at sunrise – and by presenting the mighty grizzly and its salmon prey as a reflection of the ecosystems they inhabit.

First in a series of contemplative portraits.

Special features

• Coin #1 of 3. The three-coin Wildlife Reflections series celebrates Canada’s natural beauty through serene scenes set in the Canadian wilderness. Each portrait captures the majesty of both the species and the space it inhabits.
• Visually captivating. On the coin’s reverse, a selective application of colour produces a captivating scene that takes you into the wild. Those vibrant hues are the colours of nature, allowing you to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Canadian wilderness.
• Texturally enhanced. Take a closer look at the grizzly bear and its reflection—a multi-texture visual effect mimics the look of the bear’s fur and adds a realistic shimmer to the surface of the water.
• Limited mintage. Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, your coin has a limited mintage of 7,500. A stunning addition to any nature-, wildlife- or Canadiana-themed collection!
• Complete the series. Collect them all! Each Wildlife Reflections coin is available for individual purchase or with a subscription that guarantees a complete series:
  • Coin 1: Grizzly Bear
  • Coin 2: Cougar (launches June 25^TH)
  • Coin 3: Moose (launches November 5^TH)

Specifications:

• Mintage: 7,500
• Composition: 99.99% pure silver
• Weight:31.39 g
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Edge: Serrated
• Face Value: $20 (Canada)
• Finish: Proof
• Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box
• Artist: Claude Thivierge (reverse)