250 Dollars - Elizabeth II Moose, The Moose Family

Reverse

Coin features a detail of a bull moose’s head and antlers in profile, taken from Robert Bateman’s painting The Moose Family. The polished ground of the coin features Robert Bateman’s signature, along with the word "CANADA", the dates "1962–2012" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and the face value "250 DOLLARS."

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Lettering:
CANADA
250
DOLLARS
1962-2012
Robert Bateman

Engraver: Stan Witten

Designer: Robert Bateman

Edge

Serrated

Comment

A Bateman painting used as inspiration for the coin’s design.

The year 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Robert Bateman, world-renowned wildlife artist who is also an unflagging proponent of wildlife conservation and education, is an Honorary Life Member of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Mr. Bateman is best known for his beautiful, lifelike paintings that capture the heart and soul of Canada’s wilderness. His love for wildlife, kindled when he was a young child, has remained steadfast over a 50-year career spent depicting the glories of the Canadian wilderness through arresting realistic paintings rendered in fine detail.

Among Robert Bateman’s most popular work are his paintings of moose in the wilderness. Your coin features a detail of a bull moose’s head and antlers in profile. This image is taken from Robert Bateman’s painting The Moose Family, which was painted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom maple wood box lacquered in walnut coloured finish, and protected by a custom beauty box featuring Mr. Bateman’s work, The Moose Family.

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2012	591	-	-	-	-	-	-

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