2018 Canada $30 The Great White Shark Fine Silver

For years, the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) has been cast as an object of fear when in truth, it is a fascinating ancient species and one of the oldest life forms on Earth. This $30 coin shines the spotlight on a legendary yet mysterious oceanic predator, whose northern range stretches into Canadian waters off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

Specifications:

Item Number: 166707

Composition: 99.99% pure silver

Mintage: 3,500

Weight (g): 62.69

Diameter (mm): 50

Face Value: $30

Finish: Proof

Edge: Serrated

Artist: Emily Damstra (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:

• Capture this famous ocean predator swimming through an ocean filled with blue rhodium plating.

• A precision-engraved portrait of a legendary shark, and the second-largest fish found in Canadian waters.

• The large 50-millimeter diameter showcases the rich detail in both the shark and its prey.

Packaging:

Standard maroon clamshell with black beauty box.