30 Dollars - Elizabeth II Orcas
2017 year| Silver (.9999) | 62.67 g | 54 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 30 Dollars 30 CAD = USD 22 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.67 g |
| Diameter | 54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Designed by Canadian artist Vanessa Miller, your coin captures the incomparable beauty of the Pacific coast during a spectacular sunset that sends fiery colour through the clouds and illuminates the mountains and coastline in the distance. The stillness is palpable when two orcas unexpectedly emerge from the glassy smooth water. Tiny waves ripple out as they cruise by, belying the size and power of the animals that are creating them. The day's final light glistens on the orcas' wet, streamlined bodies, revealing their signature white markings, and their distinctive dorsal fins—the tall upright triangular shape of a male, and the smaller backward curving form of a female.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VM
Designer: Vanessa Miller
Edge
Serrated
Comment
An encounter with killer whales in their natural habitat is one of nature's most beautiful surprises. Here, in the quiet of dusk, the scene is absolutely sublime! Exquisite engraving and coloring reveal a striking image of two killer whales swimming along the Pacific coast at sunset.An exceptional collector's item and a magnificent work of art.
Special features
THIRD PIECE IN THE SERIES! The new Animals in the Moonlight series comprises four pieces, each featuring a cougar, a lynx, killer whales and an owl, all under the enchanting glow of moonlight. Each piece expresses the magic of the full moon, which has fascinated human beings for millennia.
NUMBERED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies the authenticity of all its collector coins. Most are accompanied by a certificate bearing a unique number, the series starting at 1.
WORLD LIMITED EDITION of only 4,000 pieces. Order your copy before it's too late!
TWO OUNCES OF 99.99% PURE SILVER!
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. This case is accompanied by an illustrated protective box.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a unique design element - a rounded square shape that gives the illusion of movement, representing the orcas' dynamic and playful nature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 30 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Orcas) 2017 coin.
