2010 Canadian $3 Wildlife Conservation Series: Polar Bear Sterling Silver Gold-plated Square Coin

2010 Canadian $3 Wildlife Conservation Series: Polar Bear Sterling Silver Gold-plated Square Coin

Part of Canada's Wildlife Conservation 4-Coin Series 

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest terrestrial carnivore on earth. Scientists place it in the marine mammal group because it lives primarily on the frozen sea ice and feeds almost exclusively on the seals that swim below it. While ringed seals are its favourite, the polar bear will also eat other seal species, belugas or narwhals.

The polar bear displays skills that are remarkably human-like when it hunts. These traits have inspired countless legends among the Arctic’s First Nations people; hunting a polar bear is an undertaking that demands an honest tribute of honour and respect.

The sea ice is now changing, forcing the polar bear to adapt with unprecedented speed. This coin highlights the power and magnificence of an animal that was long regarded as untouchable but is now under threat from pollution and climate change. The polar bear is a wildlife treasure that commands every effort in conservation.

Packaging

2010 Canadian $3 Wildlife Conservation Series: Polar Bear Sterling Silver Gold-plated Square Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case, wildlife conservation series graphic sleeve and Certificate of Authenticity.
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.

Specifications

Face Value: $3
Mintage: 15,000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (with gold plate)
Weight (g): 11.8
Diameter(mm): 27.0
Finish: Specimen