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2018 $20 Canadian Mosaics: Caribou - 1 oz. Pure Silver Color Proof

A FIRST! Mimics the look and feel of tile mosaic!

Specifications

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish - proof

Weight (g) - 31.39 (one troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) - 38

Certificate - serial numbered (serial numbers will vary)

Face Value - $20 (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Jori van der Linde (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

Antlers crown its regal form, making the caribou (Rangifer tarandus) appear like the monarch of the Canadian wilderness on this pure silver coin. The colorful ode to a Canadian icon is a notable first: the first coin in a limited Canadian Mosaics series, and the first to feature an innovative color technology that gives it the look and feel of a colorful tile mosaic.

Special features:

• A FIRST! Introducing Color Mosaic, a new coin technology! This latest color innovation is paired with engraving in order to mimic the multi-colored appearance of tile mosaic — one that fits in the palm of the hand!
• CLASSIC CANADIANA, RE-IMAGENED! This is the first coin in a three-coin series that puts a new spin on traditional wildlife portraits, with each Canadian icon re-interpreted as mosaic art.
• OUTSTANDING ATTENTION TO DETAIL! Complex engraving divides the larger image into segments that resemble pieces of colored tile, all the while meticulously re-creating the caribou’s familiar features.
• TRANSLUCENT! Look closely at the colors — each one has a different degree of translucence!
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• 1 OZ. PURE SILVER: Each coin is crafted from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver!
• LOW WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 6,000 coins will be made available worldwide.
• GST/HST EXEMPT: For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design:

Designed by by Jori van der Linde, the coin features a side-profile view of a caribou against a mountain backdrop, re-imagined in the style of mosaic art. Detailed engraving divides the image into different-sized segments resembling tile mosaic. Color Mosaic technology adds luminous colors, as the eye moves from the glassy blue sky intermixed with the coin’s own proof finish, to the more opaque colors of the caribou. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black 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 is via the ebay Global Shipping Program.

Additional Information

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.

Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces.  However, tilting the coin may result in one side being slightly out of focus.  Please review all of the photos provided to obtain the best understanding of the coin's actual appearance.

Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our eBay listings.  Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint.  We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting.  We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.