Description

Mount Rundle by Canadian photographer Peter McKinnon in pure coloured silver

Western Canada boasts some of the most jaw-dropping, iconic landscapes and wonders. People travel from all over the world to enjoy them in person. This 2019 $30, 2oz pure silver coin highlights the beauty of one of these wonders, majestic Mount Rundle. The mountain, nestled between Canmore and Banff in ?Alberta, is one of the most photographed and painted mountains in the Rockies.

Renowned photographer Peter McKinnon captured the wedge-shaped peak reflected in the Vermilion Lakes. He designed the photograph to convey the beautiful Canadian landscape through the aperture blades of a domed camera lens.

One of a 2-coin Series, the Mount Rundle coin comes in a special box available only with a subscription. The colourful silver coin is a must for photography buffs, numismatics and those who appreciate the natural beauty of Canada.?

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

The Artist: Peter McKinnon

Peter McKinnon is an internationally known photographer and filmmaker based in Toronto, Ontario. Peter burst onto the international scene through his YouTube channel where he posts videos and vlogs on photography tips and hacks to millions of viewers.

?KEY SPECIAL FEATURES:

A popular artist. Peter McKinnon is an artist who is quickly establishing himself as a leader in the field of photography. Through his YouTube channel, he has gathered millions of fans around the world.

Innovative design. Enhanced by a 3D dome-effect to give the effect of looking through the aperture blades of a camera?s lens, the combination of colour and style is unparalleled.

Second in the series. The Mount Rundle coin is the second in a two-coin Peter McKinnon Photo Series collectors? set.

Collector?s box available. To beautifully house McKinnon’s minted artwork, a 2-coin collector?s box is available by subscription.

Limited Mintage. The Mount Rundle coin is one of low mintage. Hurry and order yours today to complete this collector?s series!

DID YOU KNOW?

Hundreds of millions of years old. Mount Rundle?s famous wedge-shaped peak is the result of a seabed being uplifted by tectonic activity over hundreds of millions of years.

YouTube sensation. Photographer Peter McKinnon?s popularity has grown largely due to his YouTube channel, which gathers millions of subscribers.

An illusionist too. Peter McKinnon is also a magician with a DVD titled Lock, Stock & Riot whose eye for effects influences the aesthetics of his photographs.?

DESIGN

Canadian photographer and filmmaker Peter McKinnon has captured the awesome natural beauty of Mount Rundle. The mountain is located between Canmore and Banff in Banff National Park, Alberta. McKinnon?s original photograph on the reverse side of this coin is designed to give the impression of looking through a camera lens at the imposing mountain reflected in the Vermilion Lakes.

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