2016 Canadian $20 Geometry in Art: Caribou 1 oz Fine Silver Coloured Coin (no outer box)

2016 Canadian $20 Geometry in Art: Caribou 1 oz Fine Silver Coloured Coin

A mighty northern resident and a Canadian icon, the caribou (Rangifer tarandus) is perfectly at home in the Canadian boreal forest that is so artfully depicted in the coin's reverse. In the stillness of a cold evening, two caribou and the first snowfall of the season offer the only movement along the tranquil landscape. As is characteristic of low poly art, the rich colour variants add a remarkable vibrancy to the powerful wilderness portrait by recreating light and shadows, which soften the polygons to give a curvature to the caribou's build and soft waves along the river that stretches from side to side.

An unforgettable addition to your collection! 

Features

The incomparable Geometry In Art series continues its contemporary interpretation of Canada's most famous icons with a fine silver coin that celebrates the caribou.
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNIQUES FOR A DIMENSIONAL DESIGN: Exceptional engraving, relief and the application of different finishing techniques add distinctiveness to the polygon shapes that form the stylized image, resulting in a stunning composition that showcases our exceptional level of craftsmanship and innovative artistic vision!
SPECTACULAR USE OF COLOURS: In keeping with the low poly art style, vibrant colours play with our perception of light and dimension in this portrait of caribou set in a peaceful forest setting.
CRAFTED IN 99.99% PURE SILVER with a low mintage set to only 7,500 worldwide.
A collectible piece of art whose artistic merit will appeal to anyone with a passion for original art and design.
Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design

Designed by Canadian artist Calder Moore, this coin uses "low poly" art, the same technique at the heart of the video game industry. Here, multiple polygon shapes come together to form two caribou making their way across a shallow river in the boreal forest. Amazing sculpting techniques and contrasting finishes define each individual polygon, while the hard lines and sharp corners of the geometric shapes add dramatic texture to the scene.

Packaging

2016 Canadian $20 Geometry in Art: Caribou 1 oz Fine Silver Coloured Coin comes encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a graphic beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.83
Diameter(mm): 40
Finish: Proof