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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar Bear
| Silver (.9999) | 15.66 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2019-2020 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 CAD = USD 1.48 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.66 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Engraved |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A polar bear looking out over the Arctic tundra
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2020
9999
FINE SILVER 1/2 OZ ARGENT PUR
Engraver: CD
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In the vast Canadian Arctic, the Ursus maritimus reigns supreme. Like its territory, it is imposing: a male can weigh up to 800 kilograms, and a female, around 400. Although polar bears can be found on Arctic coasts around the globe, Canada is home to the largest population of these animals, some 15,000 out of a total of 25,000 worldwide.Known for its creamy-white coat, the polar bear is well adapted to its habitat. Perhaps its most important characteristic in this respect is its ability to slow down its metabolism to survive lean periods: its body automatically goes into energy conservation mode when its last meal is about a week old.
Ironically, this imposing superpredator is tiny and defenseless at birth. The cub weighs less than a kilo and has very fine fur. He is born, usually in a litter of two, in the relative warmth and safety of a den, where he spends several months in his mother's company, waiting until he is strong enough to survive the cold. Around March, the cub accompanies its mother as she hunts ringed seals, their main source of food. Polar bears have such a keen sense of smell that they can detect a seal's air hole in the ice from a kilometer away! The cub stays with its mother until it is around two and a half years old. This three-year reproductive cycle would partly explain the low population growth of this species.
Special features :
The coin features the distinctive bullion finish of shiny relief against a textured, striped background.
A choice acquisition for both first-time buyers of precious metals and long-time investors.
An unrivalled addition to any collection with a Canadian or wildlife theme.
Meticulously engraved radial lines on both obverse and reverse.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a unique polar bear design, created by Canadian artist, Gerald Gloade. The bear is depicted in a standing position, with its front paws on a block of ice, while its head is turned slightly to the side, as if looking out into the distance. The design is meant to symbolize the majesty and power of the polar bear, as well as the fragility of its Arctic habitat.
