The polar bear is white and
powerful, just like the snow and ice that have shaped North America.
Researchers believe the polar bear once shared a common ancestor with the
grizzly but branched off about 150,000 years ago to live in the Arctic. Its
Latin name (Ursus maritimus) reflects the fact that it spends much of
its time on the sea ice in search of seals. The polar bear has developed an
acute sense of smell to locate seals in the snow, and its teeth and claws have
also evolved to capture and consume its favourite prey. Other special Arctic
adaptations include dense layers of fat, fur-covered footpads, and a thick,
white pelt that camouflages the polar bear so it’s almost invisible against the
snow; but with this coin’s coloured design, all the majesty of this great bear
comes into full view for you to enjoy.
Fine silver beautifully enhanced with colour. Order yours today!
Special features:
• Your coin features one of the most recognizable iconic animals in Canada’s
Arctic environment.
• Your coin features a highly-detailed engraved multi-finish background
providing additional depth and texture to the coin.
• The polar bear atop the mountain has been both engraved and coloured to
enhance the portrait of this large and powerful creature in its natural Arctic
environment.
• Your coin celebrates Canada’s natural wonders, the Canadian North and the
country’s unique iconography.
• Your coin is a stunning addition to your coin display featuring natural
images or Canadiana.
• Limited to 8,500 worldwide, your coin is rendered in fine silver (99.99%
pure) and is GST/HST exempt.
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Glen Loates, your coin features a full-body colour
portrait of a large and powerful polar bear in its natural Arctic environment.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon
clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.