25 Dollars - Elizabeth II Orca

Reverse

Female orca and her calf swimming

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2013
25 DOLLARS

Engraver: Pierre Leduc

Designer: Pierre Leduc

Edge

Serrated

Comment

The killer whale is one of the most social mammals on the planet. Only elephants and higher primates live in societies as complex and solid as that of the killer whale. The social structure of this marine mammal, which some scientists refer to as a "culture", reveals the presence of family ties, modes of communication, hunting habits and other practices passed down from generation to generation.

Packaging:
The piece is encapsulated and presented in a padded burgundy double-shell case, which comes with a specially designed protective box.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L’épaulard est l’un des mammifères les plus sociaux de la planète. Seuls les éléphants et les primates supérieurs vivent dans des sociétés aussi complexes et solides que celle de l’épaulard. La structure sociale de ce mammifère marin, que certains scientifiques qualifient de « culture », révèle la présence de liens familiaux, de modes de communication, d’habitudes de chasse et d’autres pratiques transmises de génération en génération.

Emballage :
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque bordeaux rembourré, lequel est assorti d’une boîte protectrice spécialement conçue.

Interesting fact

The 25 Dollar Elizabeth II (Orca) silver coin from Canada, minted in 2013, features a unique design that showcases the majesty of the orca whale. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts an orca breaching the water's surface, its tail fin slicing through the waves. The coin's high level of detail and artistry is thanks to the work of Canadian artist and marine biologist, Robert Bateman, who designed the coin. This coin is not only a beautiful collectible, but it also serves as a tribute to the natural beauty and wildlife of Canada.

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