30 Dollars - Elizabeth II 2021

Weight

62.69 g

Diameter

50 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Silver (.9999)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Serrated

Technique

Milled , Coloured

Front design

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Back design

Designed by artist Maurade Baynton, the reverse features a selectively coloured, close-up view of the plains bison (Bison bison bison). The finely engraved backdrop takes you into the heart of the Canadian Prairies and represents the traditional grassland habitat of this iconic Canadian species.

Year of Minting

2021

Queen

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

Mint location

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa , Canada (1908-date)

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA 2021 Reverse: CANADA 30 DOLLARS

Context

There was a time when free-roaming herds of bison dominated the Canadian prairie. Today, this grassland icon is found in protected areas in the west and north. It is Canada’s largest land animal, thanks in part to the muscular shoulder hump and a coat of thick fur that adds to its mighty appearance. Our Imposing Icons series ends with a species of great historical and cultural importance to Canadians. Its design is a close encounter that is made possible by the coin’s large (50 mm) diameter, and by its captivating mix of selective colour and exceptional engraving. “This bison has its summer coat, with a magnificent cape of matted hair over his shoulders. I followed alongside this beautiful creature at Elk Island National Park. You may have noticed a wild look in his eye… I moved on before he decided to do something about my presence.” MAURADE BAYNTON: ARTIST DID YOU KNOW? It has been called a buffalo but in North America, the correct term is bison. In fact, there are two subspecies in Canada: the wood bison and the plains bison(seen on this coin). A mature bull may stand 2 metres tall and weigh up to 900kg. You’d think an animal this size would be slow moving but it can run at speeds of up to 55 km/h! A bison’s eyesight is poor but that doesn’t mean you can walk up to it without being detected: it has sharp hearing and can pickup a scent from three kilometres away. Packaging Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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