Bring home a piece of the Arctic with the 2004 Silver Proof Coin Set, featuring one of the north's most endearing residents: the Arctic Fox. These fractional fine silver coins feature the acclaimed 1993 platinum proof wildlife designs by Canadian artist Claudio D'Angelo. Minted to the exacting standards of high-end bullion, these pure silver coins are issued in fractional weights of 1 oz ($5), 1/2 oz ($4), 1/4 oz ($3), and 1/10 oz ($2). Mintage is 20,000, HST/GST exempt.

The Design:

The four reverse designs beautifully capture the life of the arctic fox: a vixen with her whelps in summer pelage, a lone fox in a frozen landscape, two mature foxes in their natural habitat, and a striking close-up profile.

The Arctic Fox:

The Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus) thrives across the northern hemisphere's polar regions. Perfectly engineered for the deep freeze, it boasts a compact body, heavily furred ears, and thick hair on the soles of its paws. While usually solitary, this remarkably bold and curious animal survives the harsh winter by hunting lemmings and scavenging seal remains left by polar bears on the sea ice.