The swift arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) is a study in adaptability, embodying the unique traits necessary for life in the Canadian Arctic. This fascinating animal is captured in dramatic detail on this fine silver collectable coin. North America’s largest hare relies on camouflage and breathtaking agility in a frozen habitat that offers few places to hide from predators. Environment-specific adaptations, like short rounded ears, a foreshortened fur-covered snout, powerful hind legs, and front claws for digging in the snow, have enabled it to thrive in the open tundra for millennia.
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Metal Type: Silver
Purity: 99.99
Mint: RCM
Year: 2016
Mintage: 90,000
Diameter: 34 mm
Weight: 15.87g
Packaging: Graphic fold-over card with plastic capsule and certificate
Artists: Emily Damstra (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)