25 Cents - Elizabeth II Rock Rabbit
2015 year| Gold (.9999) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A rock rabbit in front of a rocky landscape.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2015 CANADA
25 cents
DCW
Designer: Derek C. Wicks
Edge
Serrated
Comment
Canada is home to a rich biodiversity of varied ecosystems and numerous animal species. The Royal Canadian Mint's series of smallest pure gold coins features the tiny inhabitants of the animal kingdom, including the smallest member of the rabbit family, the pica.Special features
- This 99.99% pure gold coin is the third in our popular series of 11-millimeter-diameter gold coins.
- The pica (rock rabbit), the smallest member of the rabbit family, is the ideal subject for the Royal Canadian Mint's smallest pure gold coin series.
Design
Despite the coin's small diameter, the profile of a pica, by Canadian artist Derek C. Wicks, highlights the exquisite detail of this soft-featured mammal. Curious, the pica raises its snout to the right, its front paws resting on a pile of disintegrated rocks, a typical setting on the high slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Thanks to the skill of the engravers, the large, rounded ears and fur covering the small, stocky body and small face of this shy mammal are rendered with remarkable precision.
Packaging
The piece is encapsulated and presented in a padded burgundy double-shell case. This is accompanied by a black protective box featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Rock Rabbit) 2015 coin from Canada is that it features a unique design that showcases a rock rabbit, a small mammal native to Canada, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was created by Canadian artist and naturalist, Robert Bateman, who is known for his wildlife paintings and sculptures. The coin's design not only highlights the beauty of the rock rabbit but also serves as a tribute to Bateman's artistic legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5927 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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