This is a beautiful 2017 Canada S$30 1.7 Oz. Silver Endangered 
Animal Cutout Woodland Caribou Early Release Silver 
Commemorative Coin. 

The coin has been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, a perfect coin.

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Like a puzzle with a missing piece, it's hard to imagine Canada without many 

of its most iconic species, including the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus 

caribou); sadly, this majestic mammal joins other Canadian creatures that are 

classified as at risk, threatened or even endangered. With its uniquely shaped 

cutout, this pure silver coin shines the spotlight on the plight of the caribou—

a national symbol whose numbers are in decline in Canada's wilderness.

A beautiful coin design, ideal for art lovers, nature enthusiasts and 

collectors alike! 


Special features:

A ROYAL CANADIAN MINT FIRST! State-of-the-art technology 

and internationally renowned craftsmanship have come together 

to produce the first coin to feature a woodland caribou-shaped 

cutout—one that smoothly recreates the caribou's iconic outline!


CUTOUT HIGHLIGHTS SPECIES AT-RISK STATUS! The missing 

caribou element is strongly symbolic: while it represents an artistic 

tribute to a beloved species, the overall design also offers a haunting 

re-imagining of the Canadian wilderness without this national icon—

particularly the Southern Mountain population of caribou, which is 

listed as threatened on Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA).


FIRST COIN IN A LIMITED SERIES! The coin is the first in a new 

series showcasing at-risk species that are an integral part of the 

Canadian landscape. 


LARGE DIAMETER! The coin boasts a large diameter (54 mm) 

that allows the finest details to shine!


1.7 OZ. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! 


LOW MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins will be made worldwide.


Design: 

Designed by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant, the coin transports you to 

the mountainous landscape of Western Canada, where detailed engraving 

and multiple finishes recreate a timeless snapshot of the wild. The distant 

peaks provide a breathtaking backdrop to the grassy foothills, which slope 

down to the tree-lined river below; and while the beauty of the engraved 

scene is unmistakable, it is the uniquely shaped cutout that easily draws 

the viewer's eye. Innovative technology has skillfully carved out the outline 

of a woodland caribou, smoothly recreating its distinctive profile and 

towering rack of antlers. The missing caribou element is strongly 

symbolic: while it represents an artistic tribute to a beloved species, 

the overall design also offers a haunting re-imagining of the Canadian 

wilderness without this national icon—particularly the Southern 

Mountain population of caribou, which is listed as threatenedon 

Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA).

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Specifications:


Mintage - 5,500

Composition - .9999Ag

Finish - Proof

Weight - 52.88g

Diameter - 54mm

Edge - Serrated

Face Value - $30

Artist - Trever Tennant (Reverse) Susanna Blunt (Obverse)