2013 Canadian $50 The Beaver - 5 oz Fine Silver Coin

2013 Canadian $50 The Beaver - 5 oz Fine Silver Coin

Castor canadensis played a major role in Canada’s colonial history, becoming one of the primary motivators for the European explorers of the 17th century to forego their search for a passage to Asia and focus instead on the natural resources offered by the North American continent. With fur at its zenith in European fashions, beaver pelt hats became a product lucrative enough to feed settlement of the “new” continent by England and France.

Your coin is engraved in exquisite detail to celebrate one of Canada’s most important national icons. Purchase your coin today!

Features

Your coin has been released in conjunction with a 1-ounce silver coin that features a single beaver felling a tree in its natural habitat
Your coin is a great gift and collectible to celebrate Canada’s natural wonders, Canadian fauna, and the country’s unique iconography
Your coin makes a prestigious addition to any collection focused around nature or Canadiana
Your 50-Dollar coin is certified to be fine silver (99.99% pure) with a diameter of 65 millimetres and a metal weight of 5 ounces.
GST/HST exempt
Limited mintage of 1,500 worldwide

Design

Designed by Canadian artist Emily Damstra, your coin features a portrait of a beaver family, its members immersed in the work of felling trees for their dam, lodge, and food cache. The image occupies the entire reverse field and is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013,” and the face value of “50 DOLLARS.”

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.

Specifications

Face Value: $50
Mintage: 1,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 157.6
Diameter (mm): 65
Finish: Proof