Description
This custom coin and stamp set features an image of a moose a majestic creature which rules Canada’s forest from Newfoundland to the Pacific Coast. While the moose coin is also sold separately, this unique set creates a premium low mintage collectible or gift item celebrating Canada’s history and wildlife. Only 1,000 premium collector sets have been produced.
The Design:
This moose coin is in near perfect “numismatic uncirculated” condition, contains one full ounce of pure .9999 silver and carries a nominal face value is $5. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. A block of six mint condition Canadian postage stamps are also included, the stamps features the moose. The coin and stamps are set into a high quality wood case, embossed with “Canada”. HST/GST exempt.
The Moose:
This is a majestic creature which rules Canada’s forest from Newfoundland to the Pacific Coast. Moose are the largest of all the deer species, and are immediately recognizable by their huge antlers, which can span 6 feet from end to end. Moose are very tall, so they tend to prefer to browse higher grasses and shrubs, as lowering their heads to ground level can prove difficult. In winter their hooves act as snowshoes to support their intense weight in soft snow and in muddy ground. When the ice melts in the summer, moose can often be seen in lakes and rivers, eating aquatic plants both at and below the surface. Despite their staggering weight and size, are strong swimmers. The usually-solitary male moose (bulls) come together during rutting season to battle with their antlers for mating dominance. Females give birth to one or two calves in the spring; these calves grow quickly, and can outrun a human by the time they are just five days old.
