Description
This 2019 $3 fine silver coin presents a Canadian rodeo. Rich with tradition and bursting with fun, the rodeo is an unparalleled experience encompassing fast horses, bucking bulls, delicious food and even games of chance. Each rodeo is a showcase of skill and a community celebration of agriculture that offers tons of quality entertainment for the whole family. The colourful design of this coin places you at the heart of the action. Mintage is limited to only 4,000. GST/HST exempt.
The Design:
The reverse design by Steve Hepburn highlights one of Canada’s many rodeos. Under bright blue skies, a female competitor and her horse race against the clock during an outdoor barrel racing event. The image is framed by stylized icons that represent popular outdoor activities and sights in Canada: (clockwise from top) Niagara Falls; a Christmas tree; a rodeo; wine tasting; dogsledding; folk music; cherry blossoms; maple syrup tasting; whale watching; tulips; coastal drives; and the aurora borealis. The obverse features the year “2019” and face value “3 DOLLARS”, and the framed effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
