Description
Following the quick Royal Canadian Mint sell out of subscriptions for the full 2020 Real Shapes series and a quick sell out of single coins for the Loon, Caribou, and Bluenose designs, this fourth coin in the series is equally popular. The use of the beaver as a Canadian cultural motif dates back to the fur trade and the age of exploration hundreds of years ago. It became the face of the Canadian 5-cent piece in 1937, and was eventually recognized as an official symbol in 1975. The coin is dated 2020 with a $50 denomination and weighs 100 grams (over three ounces) of pure silver. Adding to its collectability, the mintage is extremely limited to just 1,200. HST/GST exempt.
The Design:
This coin has been specifically designed for consistent weight while also ensuring that the subject remains unaltered from the original in detail and proportions. From the 1937 5-cent coin reverse, the scene depicts a beaver standing on a rock surrounded by water. The image is portrayed within its own silhouette. The obverse features a stylized pattern of beaver silhouettes, and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
