Description
This 2016 $20 fine silver coin is the 8th coin in the extremely popular “Baby Animals” series, and features a heartwarming image of an adult Raccoon standing next to its kit. Mintage is limited to just 5,500 coins. As a pure silver coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this item is GST/HST exempt.
The Design:
Highly detailed selective colouring showcases the baby raccoon’s soft expressions, the grey-brown fur, and its dark coloured eye mask and its ringed tail. The adult raccoon is attentive to any signs of danger as they are poised on the water’s edge near the green vegetation that provides shelter for some of the aquatic creatures that sustain them in the wild
The Raccoon:
This ever present mammal can weight from 3.5 to 9 kg’s and are 40 to 70 cm long. They will eat just about anything, and are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and cities. They are adaptable and use their dexterous front paws and long fingers to find and feast on a wide variety of foods.
In nature they capture much of their meals in the water. These nocturnal animals forage for food by using their quick paws to grab crayfish, frogs, and other aquatic creatures. On land, they pluck mice and insects from their hiding places and raid nests for tasty eggs. Raccoons also eat fruit and plants and will even open garbage cans.
