As Canada prepared to mark its 150th anniversary in 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint proudly partnered with Canadian Geographic to bring you this historic, 13-coin series in full colour that celebrates the incredible diversity and beauty of Canada's provinces and territories. Each coin is inspired by a photograph from the magazine.
This thirteen-coin set showcases the beauty to behold across Canada through the following designs: Kayaking on the River (Quebec), Lighthouse at Peggy's Cove (Nova Scotia), Great Blue Heron (New Brunswick), Common Loon (Ontario), Canola Field (Manitoba), Float Planes on the Mackenzie River (Northwest Territories), Grizzly Bear (British Columbia), Panmure Island (Prince Edward Island), Aurora Borealis at McIntyre Creek (Yukon), Wild Swift Fox and Pups (Saskatchewan), Peyto Lake (Alberta), Iceberg at Dawn (Newfoundland), and Drum Dancing (Nunavut).
All collectable coins have been previously owned. Conditions will vary.
Metal Type: Silver
Purity: 99.99
Mint: RCM
Year: 2017
Mintage: 25,000
Diameter: 34 mm/coin
Weight: 15.87g/coin
Special Features: Full colour
Packaging: Wooden display case with certificate
Artists: Daniel Dagenais (Kayaking on the River), Dale Wilson (Lighthouse at Peggy's Cove), Claude Belanger (Great Blue Heron), Jim Cumming (Common Loon), John Sylvester (Canola Field), Adam Hill (Float Planes on the Mackenzie River), Janet Stevens (Grizzly Bear), Robert Hamilton (Panmure Island), Peter Mather (Aurora Borealis at McIntyre Creek), John E. Marriott (Wild Swift Fox and Pups), Missy Mandel (Peyto Lake), Dale Wilson (Iceberg at Dawn), Michelle Valberg (Drum Dancing) (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)