Hollywood westerns have long cemented the immense size and power of the Plains bison in the North American imagination, yet an even larger, more formidable creature once roamed the continent. During the Ice Age the steppe bison dominated the plains of Eastern Beringia, where massive glaciers trapped ocean waters between Alaska and Northeast Siberia. Males boasted dramatic, sweeping horns spanning up to 1 meter (3 feet) from tip to tip. Hunted by wolves, cave lions, and early humans, paleontologists estimate this magnificent species went extinct roughly 11,000 years ago.

Struck in 1 ounce of 99.95% pure platinum, this piece captures the long-lost prehistoric giant, utilizing detailed artwork inspired by images provided by the Canadian Museum of Nature. The reverse design vividly highlights the animal's massive frame and broad, imposing horns. 

With a mintage capped at just 200 pieces worldwide, it represents an extraordinarily exclusive and highly sought-after numismatic treasure.