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Get the Master of the Sky, the Canada Goose, on this stunningly dramatic, unusually-shaped pure silver scalloped lotus proof with the extremely low mintage limit of just 6,000!
As a symbol of this the Great White North's vast wilderness, the iconic Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) holds a special place in the hearts of many North Americans (and many hunters!) as a time-honored harbinger of seasonal change. Each spring and fall, we are reminded of our enduring connection to nature as eyes instinctively lift up to admire these masters of the skies flying overhead in their distinctive V-formation, as depicted on the Royal Canadian Mint's innovative lotus-shaped pure silver proof, dramatically rendered by the fine engravers at the Mint in precious silver!
Here's your exclusive opportunity to add the Royal Canadian Mint's first-ever lotus-shaped, non-lunar, scallop-edged pure silver coin to your collection! Released only as an exclusive for Masters Club members and housed in a solid wood presentation case with individually-numbered certificate, get this breathtaking, low-mintage (only 6,000!) celebration of Canada’s namesake bird, the Canada Goose, long regarded as the avian master of Canada’s skies.
An Outstanding Design—And An Original Work of Art!
The design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features a three-quarter profile of Canada geese in flight, a scene that has been lovingly and meticulously created through finely detailed engraving. In this rare aerial close-up, the viewer seemingly takes to the skies alongside these majestic birds for their migratory journey. While their wings may not flap in unison, this skein of Canada Geese forms an exclusive, tight-knit group; heads and beaks pointed forward, they sport an almost determined expression as they move along the air currents together, each one carried by large wingspans as they collectively make their way towards their destination. An incredible attention to detail captures each goose’s characteristics including the contrast between dark and light plumage, and the textural outline of wing and tail feathers that brings an added element of dimension to the overall design.
The Canada Goose
The Great Lakes region maintains a very large population of Canada Geese. With nests typically located in elevated areas near streams, lakes and ponds, these birds are known to mate for life. These pairs bond and safeguard their young for several months after hatching. Males are generally larger than females, ranging from 30 to 43 inches (76 to 110 cm) long, with a wingspan reaching 50 to 67 inches (127 to 170 cm). The Canada Goose is a distinctive sight throughout the skies of North America, in its distinctive V-formation flight, high above the our heads.
Jack Miner & the Canada Goose
Jack Miner was one of the world's most influential conservationists who founded a bird sanctuary in 1904 to study migrating Canada geese and wild ducks. Known to his friends as "Wild Goose Jack", Jack Miner was a true pioneer in the conservation of wildfowl, and has been called the "father of North American conservationism".
Through his work, Miner established many of the conservation practices and measures that are still in use today. In 1943 he was presented with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King George VI in 1943 "for the greatest achievement in conservation in the British Empire." During his lifetime, he banded over 50,000 wild ducks and 40,000 Canada Goose. When he died in 1944, several American newspapers in the rated him as the fifth best known man on the continent, after Henry Ford, Thomas Alva Edison, Charles Lindbergh and Eddie Rickenbacker!
The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary was one of the first of its kind in North America, and remains in existence today. It is located near Kingsville in Essex County, Ontario, resting on a peninsula between Lake Erie to the south and Lake Saint Clair to the north. It is ten miles away from the well-known birding destination Point Pelee National Park, which Miner helped to get designated as a national park in 1918, where the "Atlantic" and "Mississippi" migratory flyways converge.
Technology Note
The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a .9999 fineness. This fine silver coin is 99.99% pure!
Obverse
The design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features a three-quarter profile of Canada geese in flight, a scene that has been lovingly and meticulously created through finely detailed engraving. The date of issue and the denomination also appear.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") also appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an exquisite, solid wood presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a custom, full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Specifications
As a symbol of this the Great White North's vast wilderness, the iconic Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) holds a special place in the hearts of many North Americans (and many hunters!) as a time-honored harbinger of seasonal change. Each spring and fall, we are reminded of our enduring connection to nature as eyes instinctively lift up to admire these masters of the skies flying overhead in their distinctive V-formation, as depicted on the Royal Canadian Mint's innovative lotus-shaped pure silver proof, dramatically rendered by the fine engravers at the Mint in precious silver!
Here's your exclusive opportunity to add the Royal Canadian Mint's first-ever lotus-shaped, non-lunar, scallop-edged pure silver coin to your collection! Released only as an exclusive for Masters Club members and housed in a solid wood presentation case with individually-numbered certificate, get this breathtaking, low-mintage (only 6,000!) celebration of Canada’s namesake bird, the Canada Goose, long regarded as the avian master of Canada’s skies.
An Outstanding Design—And An Original Work of Art!
The design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features a three-quarter profile of Canada geese in flight, a scene that has been lovingly and meticulously created through finely detailed engraving. In this rare aerial close-up, the viewer seemingly takes to the skies alongside these majestic birds for their migratory journey. While their wings may not flap in unison, this skein of Canada Geese forms an exclusive, tight-knit group; heads and beaks pointed forward, they sport an almost determined expression as they move along the air currents together, each one carried by large wingspans as they collectively make their way towards their destination. An incredible attention to detail captures each goose’s characteristics including the contrast between dark and light plumage, and the textural outline of wing and tail feathers that brings an added element of dimension to the overall design.
The Canada Goose
The Great Lakes region maintains a very large population of Canada Geese. With nests typically located in elevated areas near streams, lakes and ponds, these birds are known to mate for life. These pairs bond and safeguard their young for several months after hatching. Males are generally larger than females, ranging from 30 to 43 inches (76 to 110 cm) long, with a wingspan reaching 50 to 67 inches (127 to 170 cm). The Canada Goose is a distinctive sight throughout the skies of North America, in its distinctive V-formation flight, high above the our heads.
Jack Miner & the Canada Goose
Jack Miner was one of the world's most influential conservationists who founded a bird sanctuary in 1904 to study migrating Canada geese and wild ducks. Known to his friends as "Wild Goose Jack", Jack Miner was a true pioneer in the conservation of wildfowl, and has been called the "father of North American conservationism".
Through his work, Miner established many of the conservation practices and measures that are still in use today. In 1943 he was presented with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King George VI in 1943 "for the greatest achievement in conservation in the British Empire." During his lifetime, he banded over 50,000 wild ducks and 40,000 Canada Goose. When he died in 1944, several American newspapers in the rated him as the fifth best known man on the continent, after Henry Ford, Thomas Alva Edison, Charles Lindbergh and Eddie Rickenbacker!
The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary was one of the first of its kind in North America, and remains in existence today. It is located near Kingsville in Essex County, Ontario, resting on a peninsula between Lake Erie to the south and Lake Saint Clair to the north. It is ten miles away from the well-known birding destination Point Pelee National Park, which Miner helped to get designated as a national park in 1918, where the "Atlantic" and "Mississippi" migratory flyways converge.
Technology Note
The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a .9999 fineness. This fine silver coin is 99.99% pure!
Obverse
The design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features a three-quarter profile of Canada geese in flight, a scene that has been lovingly and meticulously created through finely detailed engraving. The date of issue and the denomination also appear.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") also appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an exquisite, solid wood presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a custom, full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
| Year of Issue | 2015 |
| Face Value | 20 Dollars |
| Weight | 26.51 g |
| Diameter | 38.00 mm |
| Mintage Limit | 6,000 |
| Finish | Proof |
| Composition | .9999 Fine (Pure) Silver |
| Edge | Plain |
| Artist | Tony Bianco |
| Certificate | Individually Numbered |
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