Description

From colourful flora to iconic fauna and landmarks, the breathtaking photographs of Canadian Geographic reflect the rich diversity of the Canadian experience. The sixth coin in the Celebrating Canada’s 150th 13-coin series showcases the untamed wilderness of the Northwest Territories, where nature’s most colourful phenomenon lights up the night sky.

A beautiful addition to your Canadian coin display! Order today!

Special features:
  • AVAILABLE AS THE SIXTH COIN IN A NEW MONTHLY 13-COIN SUBSCRIPTION! If you like this coin, you will most likely enjoy all the other coins in the subscription! Subscribe* today and you’ll get a FREE collector case (ships with your first coin) plus a one-year subscription** to Canadian Geographic magazine!
  • 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 nature photographer Adam Hill, the design on your coin travels to the Northwest Territories where the beauty of the untamed wilderness takes centre stage. The application of vibrant colour over engraving allows for a life-like recreation of the original photograph, which captures a tranquil setting in the land of the midnight sun. Two float planes rest on the calm surface of the Mackenzie River, not far from the lights of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., seen in the distance. The northern sky steals the show in the background, where the aurora borealis light up the night with green and blue hues dancing in the sky above. 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.

  • No. 155062
  • Mintage 25,000
  • Composition 99.99% pure silver
  • Finish matte proof
  • Weight (g) 15.87
  • Diameter (mm) 34
  • Edge serrated
  • Certificate serialized
  • Face value 10 dollars
  • Artist Adam Hill (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)