Canada 2014 $30 Canada Through the Eyes of Tim Barnard, 2 oz. Pure Silver

All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see ‘Additional Information’ below)

All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers.   Unlike many other coin dealers, to protect against these risks, we do not sell 'second-hand' coins.  All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault.

Specifications

Composition - fine silver (99.99% pure)

Finish - proof

Weight (g) - 62.7 (2 troy ounces)

Diameter (mm) - 54

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 30 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Tim Barnard (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

Explore Canada as it has never been seen before with this captivating coin.  Let it draw you in to discover more than 50 images – each a Canadian icon in its own right, or reflective of the artist's personal Canadian experiences; e.g., time spent under the Yukon's midnight sun, shown within the center of this coin.

These images are reminiscent of comic book illustrations, but that's where the similarity ends.  Instead of being linear, they spiral out from the center, inviting you to create your own adventure as you search for the initials of provinces and territories.

What else may be found?  Canadian fauna and flora; First Nations culture and art; historic portraits and images; and various logos.  Every time you explore this coin, you will see something new.

Special features:

• This coin is the second in a series of Contemporary Canadian Art coins.  It features an original work by renowned worldwide Canadian artist Tim Barnard.

• The astonishing circular design of this coin includes more than 50 distinct images symbolizing elements of Canada, both broadly iconic and personal to the artist himself.  Find something new every time you look at the coin!

• This coin is an elegant gift and a sophisticated addition to any collection featuring Canadian art, Canadian artists, Canadian iconography, or fine silver.

The coin is 99.99% pure silver.

Design:

This coin was designed by renowned Canadian artist Tim Barnard.  It is titled, "Canada Through the Eyes of Tim Barnard."  This astonishing circular design includes more than 50 distinct images symbolizing elements of Canada, both broadly iconic and personal to the artist himself.  At the center of the coin sits a scene from a rugged Yukon riverbank - meaningful to Barnard for time spent there under summer's midnight sun.  From here, the image circles out in a panoply of Canadian illustrations; images from Canadian history and portraits of historical figures; scenes from First Nations culture, art, and mythology; Canadian flora and fauna; people bundled up against winter's chill; and much more.  This mesmerizing design offers something each time it is examined.  Barnard has also cleverly hidden within the design the initials of each Canadian province and territory.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case protected by a custom beauty box.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses!

USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge.

International shipping via the eBay Global Shipping Program.

Additional Information

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“Unsearched” — All of the coins offered in this listing are “unsearched”.  Many coin dealers “search” all coins when they are received from the Mint.  They "cherry-pick" the best coins.  Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc.  These graded and certified coins are then sold at higher, premium prices.  When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. 

Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed.  Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered.