2016 Canadian $25 for $25 True North/Polar Bear Fine Silver Coloured Coin

2016 Canadian $25 for $25 True North/Polar Bear Fine Silver Coloured Coin

As the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation approaches, the Royal Canadian Mint proudly celebrates the great icons of this diverse land. Canada’s North is one of the nation’s most distinctive regions and a beloved symbol of the stalwart spirit, historic exploration, and striking adaptability that underlies the Canadian story.

Commemorate Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, legacy of exploration, stunning northern fauna, and upcoming 150th birthday with this beautiful engraved and coloured coin.

Features

- Masterfully crafted in fine silver (99.99% pure)
- Striking design enhanced with vibrant colour
- GST/HST Tax exempt

Design

The reverse image by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant features a polar bear striding across a stylized contour map of the Canadian Arctic coastline. The image centres on the polar bear, presented in full-body profile and viewed from its left side. The bear is captured in intricate detail in a photo-realistic style. Beneath its feet is a contour map of the Arctic coastline—a vast landmass composed of numerous islands and inlets, leading to a wide-open horizon. Three sugar maple leaves in bright Canadian red punctuate the bottom half of the image. The reverse is engraved with the words “CANADA” and “FINE SILVER 9999 ARGENT PUR”, the date “2016”, and the face value of “25 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging

2016 Canadian $25 for $25 True North/Polar Bear Fine Silver Coloured Coin is encapsulated and presented in a clear vinyl pouch with presentation card / certificate booklet.

Specifications

Face Value: $25
Mintage: 250,000
Composition: 99.99% silver
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter(mm): 27
Finish: Specimen