Description

SPECIAL FEATURES

• THIRD AND FINAL COIN IN A SERIES: The first Geometric Fauna coin (The Grey Wolf) featured an icon of our forests, and the second coin (Snowy Owl) took to the skies; To complete the series, this THIRD coin ventures out to sea for a contemporary twist on a wildlife portrait — one that merges a realistic depiction with an art style based on pure geometry
• CALCULATED CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each of these beloved icons of the Canadian wilderness is comprised of carefully positioned polygon shapes that are characteristic of low poly art, before merging with a more true-to-life depiction.
• A VARIETY OF FINISHES: Precisely engraved to ensure crisp lines, each polygon shape is set apart by different finishing techniques that mimic light and shadows, which adds yet another realistic
  touch to the stylized image.
• LAVISH COLOUR: The effect of golden sunlight splashing across the coastal landscape is brought to life by an outstanding application of bold colours over precision-engraved relief—a combination that effectively transforms a flat image into a multilayered work of art.
• COLLECT ALL 3 FOR A COMPLETE SET! Throughout the series, a “shattering” effect marks the transition between stylized and realistic art while adding an awe-inspiring sense of movement, as each animal breaks free of its geometric constraints.
• LIMITED EDITION: Each coin has a limited mintage of just 6,000

DESIGN
The reverse design by Claude Thivierge combines two different art styles to capture the majestic beauty and
strength of a cultural icon. On Canada’s Pacific Coast, the fjord-like coastline basks in the golden glow of
sunlight, which spills into the ocean and illuminates the upper depths. The scene is split between our world
and the orca’s underwater realm, where two pod members are rendered in a low poly art style; in spite of
their geometric nature, the precision-engraved polygons are each carefully positioned to re-create the orca’s
rounded silhouette as it easily moves through the water. A burst of movement comes from the foremost
orca, which suddenly rises up above the ocean’s surface; this action simultaneously shatters the watery divide
and the geometric barrier, as the breaching orca’s appearance smoothly transitions from abstract to realism
above the water. The word “CANADA”, the face value “20 DOLLARS” and the year “2018” are engraved along
the rim that frames much of the reverse image. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

OTHER COINS IN THE SERIES
2018 $20 Fine Silver Coin – Geometric Fauna: Grey Wolves
Launch date: March 6th, 2018
Item number: 165437

2018 $20 Fine Silver Coin – Geometric Fauna: Snowy Owls
Launch date: April 3rd, 2018
Item number: 165470