The beaver is one of Canada's most beloved and iconic animals, 

one that is forever tied to Canada's early history. Known for its 

persistence, resourcefulness and hard work, the beaver has 

endeared itself to Canadians. 

Now, the Royal Canadian Mint pays tribute to this industrious 

animal and its admirable qualities with this selectively 

colored coin.

A beautiful design featuring the iconic beaver highlighted in 

color in a 1 oz. fine silver design. 

Special features:

•   The use of selective coloring enhances the reverse design's 

finely detailed engraving and exemplifies the Royal Canadian 

Mint's internationally renowned melding of minting and 

artistry.

•   Mintage is limited to 7,500 worldwide.

•   A striking addition to any Canadiana- or nature-themed 

collection.

•   Crafted in 99.99% pure silver.

Coin design:

Designed by Canadian artist John Mardon, the coin depicts 

a beaver (Castor canadensis) in its natural environment. The 

beaver's brown-colored fur can be seen in greater detail 

thanks to the use of selective coloring , which showcases the 

subtle variations in the fur's hue. 

Its famously flat, almost paddle-like tail is partially 

submerged beneath the blue lake water as the beaver stands 

on the coarse shoreline upon its webbed hind paws. At the 

water's edge, the beaver is busily using its razor-sharp 

incisors to cut down a tree. 

And yet, had the beaver remained hidden underwater, the 

many gnawed tree stumps that dot the engraved landscape 

in the background would serve as proof of the animal's 

presence in the area.

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