The Royal Canadian Mint stands out as a premier North American mint or refinery, renowned for crafting exceptionally exquisite gold bullion coins. Whether it be gold bars, bullion coins, or commemorative gold coins, the Royal Canadian Mint’s catalog captivates the attention of investors and collectors, who eagerly await its latest releases. For individuals building their own personal collections, the Royal Canadian Mint offers a diverse array of Canadian gold coins to purchase.
Within its collection of gold commemorative coins, the Royal Canadian Mint presents its distinctive Lunar Series. These coins come in various weights, exemplified by the 2015 1/10 oz Canadian Gold Year of the Sheep coin. Boasting a unique design depicting the Year of the Sheep on the reverse side and Susanna Blunt’s fourth-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, these limited edition coins were exclusively available during the 2015 release, with a mintage restricted to only 2,888 coins.
Introduced in 2017, the Animal Portrait Series showcases Canadian commemorative gold coins featuring captivating depictions of diverse wildlife species found across the country. Crafted by Denis Mayer Jr., each coin in the collection contains ΒΌ Troy oz of .9999 pure gold. Notably, these coins possess incredibly low mintage figures, with only 800 coins minted per design release.
The Animal Portrait Series exhibits an ever-changing array of reverse designs, each paying tribute to a distinct species residing in the Canadian wilderness. The collection includes the following reverse images:
All coins in the Animal Portrait Series feature the fourth-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the same image found on other Canadian gold commemorative coins. This right-profile depiction of the Queen, marking the fourth portrayal during her lengthy reign, notably presents her without a crown, reminiscent of her father, George VI.
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