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*Check out these other great 2013 O Canada Series coins and sets!

    Pure Gold Proofs
        Beaver 1/10 Oz Gold
        Polar Bear 1/10 Oz Gold

    Multi-Coin Proof Sets in Solid Wood Display Cases
        Complete 12-Coin $10 Pure Silver Proof Set
        Complete Wildlife 5-Coin $25 Pure Silver Proof Set

    Pure Silver $10 Matte Proofs - Wildlife
        Wolf
        Beaver
        Caribou
        Polar Bear

    Pure Silver $10 Matte Proofs - Canadian Icons
        Niagara Falls
        Maple Leaves
        Inuit Inukshuk
        Summer Fun at the Lake
        RCMP Mountie - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Pure Silver $25 Proofs - Wildlife
        Wolf
        Beaver
        Caribou
        Polar Bear


Get this FIRST in the new and affordable Oh! Canada Series of pure silver proofs that celebrate 12 iconic touchstones of, and all that is great about, Canada!

 Celebrate Canada’s uniqueness with the Oh! Canada program! Canada's national identity is much like its majestic landscape: diverse, storied, and always fascinating! In the ever-changing world of Canadiana, a few concepts tend to reflect the nation’s natural assets and social and cultural institutions. Born of this complex background, these twelve Canadian icons are undeniable touchstones of the majestic land, its wildlife, people and spirit. These are the scenes that plumb the depths of Canada's own pride in itself, while kindling the world's love for the great nation that is Canada! Collect these twelve eminently affordable pure silver proofs - then revisit your coins again and again to marvel at their cultural significance and detailed imagery! The very first release in the new O Canada series a meticulously rendered Inukshuk in raised relief, framed against icy mountains and a frigid, frozen sea. Look closely at the background and you’ll see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) illuminating the Arctic sky in a dazzling display of shimmering light! The distinct design hallmark of the O Canada series has the central image set between two semi-circular banners (each laser polished to a gleaming, mirror-like finish) with the top band proudly proclaiming the legend “Canada”, and the denomination in the lower band.

Landmark in a Barren Land
An inukshuk (plural form: inuksuit; singular form often pronounced inutsuk in certain Inuit dialects) is a stone landmark used as a milestone or directional marker by the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic. Inuksuit have become the de facto symbol of the Territory of Nunavut since its establishment on April 1, 1999. An inukshuk can even be found on the official flag of the territory.

In the Inuit language, the word “Inukshuk” means "in the likeness of a human being"; as such, it is a powerful symbol of survival, family and community. Dotting the vast northern lands, inukshuks (also known as inuksuks) can take different forms for specific purposes, such as ways to mark fishing and hunting grounds, traditional animal migration routes, or as a welcome sign that says “You are on the right path” to a lonely traveler in the otherwise featureless and forbidding Arctic landscape. Subscribe now!

Inuksuit differ from some cairns in significance. The Arctic Circle, dominated by permafrost, has few natural landmarks and thus the inukshuk can be central to navigation across the barren tundra. They vary in shape and size, and perform a diverse array of tasks. It is a symbol with deep roots in the Inuit culture, a directional marker that signifies safety, hope and friendship. As time goes by more and more people of non-Inuit origin are adopting this uniquely Canadian symbol as one of their own!

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 silver proof coin is 99.99% pure!

An inukshuk stands tall against the frozen Arctic sea and landscape, with the Northern Lights shimmering in the sky above. The date and denomination are also indicated.

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 a protective, die cut cardboard shipper. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. A solid maple wood display case for the entire 12 coin series will be available and shipped with the third coin in the series.