The woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) is brought to life in full colour on this fine silver collectable coin. The caribou is the only member of the deer family in which females also grow antlers. Biologists believe it may be due to the intense competition caribou face digging for lichen and other plants. Antlers are grown and shed annually, but pregnant females will lose their antlers later than males, possibly to gain an added reservoir of calcium for their gestating calves.

All collectable coins have been previously owned. Conditions will vary.

Metal Type: Silver

Purity: 99.99

Mint: RCM

Year: 2014

Mintage: 8,500

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 31.39g

Special Features: Full colour

Packaging: RCM branded maroon clamshell with black box and certificate

Artists: Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)