Description

Paddling a canoe along a tree-lined shore in the heart of the wilderness: it?s an iconic Canadian moment that captures Canada?s unique history and Canadians? connection to their vast land. The Royal Canadian Mint proudly celebrates the Canadian experience with its exciting new ?Canoe Across Canada? series.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The first coin of six in the Royal Canadian Mint?s new ?Canoe Across Canada? series, features Wondrous?West, by Canadian artist, Greg Banning. The artist captured ones of Canada?s most iconic moments:portaging a canoe in Canada?s rugged backcountry.

Rendered in exceptional detail, the striking coin design tells a treasured story of Canada?s history and?Canadians? connection to the wilderness landscape.

This half-ounce fine silver coin?s affordable pricing,and highly popular subject matter is sure to be?sought after by collectors, nature lovers, and those who enjoy Canada.

The Canoe Across Canada Series is also offered as a ?new? 6-coin subscription! The coins will be launched?monthly from February 2015 to July 2015

DESIGN

The reverse image by Canadian artist Greg Banning features an outdoorsman and his husky portaging along the Yukon River. On the left side of the image, the smiling man carries a canoe on his shoulders, facing the viewer. Standing just in front of him is his dog, whose back is turned to the viewer. The dog gazes across the river toward the right side of the image where, on the opposite bank, a large elk stands on a towering outcrop of rocks. Behind the elk, a coniferous forest rises toward distant mountains.