Description
This 2014 collection is the complete four coin set of $20 fine silver bison series issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Bisons are the largest of all land animals in North America. They are a symbol of strength and an important part of the history of the Prairie region of Canada. Each coin captures one aspect of the grandeur of the Bison. This has been a popular series, and all four coins quickly sold out from the mint. Four different dates of historic United States Buffalo or Bison nickels, dated from 1913 to 1938 are also included as a free bonus, as well as a 2005 United States bison 5 cent coin. These bonus coins are available exclusively from the Shopping Channel. Mintage is limited to just 7,500 for each coin worldwide. As pure silver coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, this collection is GST/HST exempt
The Design:
The coins also feature edge lettering with the words “1 oz fine silver” engraved in a repeating pattern.
Coin #1:
The coin features a front facing portrait of the wood bison. The bison is standing still, its calm gaze fixed upon the intrusion. The bison's distinctive shoulder hump stands in contrast to the darker coloured mane and the curved horns.
Coin #2:
The coin features a family grouping of three plains bison resting upon a grassy landscape on an early summer day.
Coin #3:
The coin features rival bison bulls butting heads in a display of strength in this fight for supremacy.
Coin #4:
The coin features a male and female plains bison standing side-by-side in the grassy landscape on a summer day.
