Description
This 2021 $100 ten ounce fine silver coin is your opportunity to own a limited-edition engraved rendering of an iconic Wolf drawing by Canada’s foremost wildlife artist and naturalist, Robert Bateman. It is a perfect combination of fine art which can be put on display and low mintage collectability. Mintage is limited to just 800 coins. GST/HST exempt.
The Design:
If you find yourself unsettled by the wolf’s gaze, perhaps it’s the realization that you’ve locked eyes with a secretive creature known for its intelligence and strength. A lone wolf meets the viewer’s gaze in this engraved rendering of Wolf Sketch by Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman. The reverse design re-creates the artist’s pencil strokes, while the gradual fade-out of the engraved “sketch paper” texture mimics the gradation of shade seen in the original artwork. The reverse also includes an engraved reproduction of the artist’s signature. The obverse features a field pattern and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
The Wolf:
The Wolf:
Keen senses, large canine teeth, powerful jaws, and the ability to pursue prey at 60 km (37 miles) per hour equip the gray wolf well for a predatory way of life. A typical northern male may be about 2 metres (6.6 feet) long, including the bushy half-metre-long tail. Standing 76 cm (30 inches) tall at the shoulder, it weighs about 45 kg (100 pounds), but weight ranges from 14 to 65 kg (31 to 143 pounds), depending on the geographic area. Females average about 20 percent smaller than males.
