2017 Canadian $10 Celebrating Canada's 150th: Canola Field - 1/2 oz Fine Silver Coin

2017 Canadian $10 Celebrating Canada's 150th: Canola Field - 1/2 oz Fine Silver Coin

Beneath the vast expanse of the bright blue prairie sky lie the fertile farmlands of Manitoba. Here, in the heart of the North American continent, the landscape changes as you move from east to west across the province, where the trees of the boreal forest slowly give way to the open grasslands of the Canadian prairies. In the summer, the gently rolling landscape is awash in the golden hues of wheat, and canola crops that seemingly stretch out from one horizon to the other—a dazzling sight in the summer sun, but also a powerful testament to the region's strong agricultural tradition.

A beautiful addition to your Canadiana coin display!

Features

CELEBRATES CANADA'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY! As Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary, embark on a cross-country collecting experience with a stunning series that showcases Canada's iconic flora, fauna, landscapes and landmarks!
BASED ON UNFORGETTABLE PHOTOGRAPHS! This collaborative series between the Royal Canadian Mint and Canadian Geographic magazine features striking designs based on unforgettable photographs from the bi-monthly publication.
99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!

Design

Based on a photograph captured by Canadian photographer John Sylvester, the reverse features vibrant colour over the engraved image of an agricultural setting in rural Manitoba. In the foreground, the brilliant yellow fields of canola naturally draw the eye to the gently rolling landscape, where grain bins can be seen in the far-off distance. The application of vibrant colour over engraving offers a remarkably life-like re-creation of the original photograph, which beautifully captures the contrast between the deep blue sky overhead and the intensely yellow crops that dazzle beneath the hot summer sun. The reverse also features the engraved word "CANADA" and the dates "1867-2017" to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $10
Mintage: 25,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 15.87
Diameter(mm): 34
Finish: Proof