Encountering orcas in the wild is one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights, but here, during the hush of twilight, the scene is utterly sublime. Exquisite engraving and colour reveal a breathtaking image of two orcas as they swim along the Pacific Coast at sundown.
A unique keepsake and gorgeous work of art.
THIRD COIN IN THE SERIES! The new Animals in the Moonlight four coin series features four wilderness scenes of a cougar, lynx, orcas, and an owl under the magical glow of moonlight—stunning designs that capture all the mystery of a full moon that has fascinated people for millennia.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
LOW MINTAGE: Only 4,000 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone!
TWO-OUNCES 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!
Designed by Canadian artist Vanessa Miller, your coin captures the incomparable beauty of the Pacific coast during a spectacular sunset that sends fiery colour through the clouds and illuminates the mountains and coastline in the distance. The stillness is palpable when two orcas unexpectedly emerge from the glassy smooth water. Tiny waves ripple out as they cruise by, belying the size and power of the animals that are creating them. The day's final light glistens on the orcas' wet, streamlined bodies, revealing their signature white markings, and their distinctive dorsal fins—the tall upright triangular shape of a male, and the smaller backward curving form of a female.
2017 Canadian $30 Animals in the Moonlight: Orcas 2 oz Fine Silver Coloured Coin (Glow-in-the-Dark) comes encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case, custom graphic beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.
Face Value: $30
Mintage: 4,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 62.67
Diameter (mm): 54
Finish: Proof