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30 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar Bears
2018 yearSilver (.9999) | 62.69 g | 50 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2018 |
Value | 30 Dollars 30 CAD = USD 22 |
Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Silver (.9999) |
Weight | 62.69 g |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#148791 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A mother polar bear and her cubs in Canada's northern waters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2018
TB
Designer: Tony Bianco
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Canadian Arctic is a place of superb extremes, home to some of the world's most fascinating animals, such as the mighty polar bear. Our latest innovation, multidimensional coloring, creates the illusion of true water immersion on the reverse. Offering a double perspective to the 3D effect, the motif shows a mother bear diving with one of her cubs while the other watches from the engraved surface.Dive into three-dimensional waters with this colorful tribute to the Far North.
Special features
A PLUNGE INTO OUR ARCTIC WATERS! Let yourself be transported by the virginal scenery of the Arctic on this piece where the combination of classic engraving and a new three-dimensional coloring effect ensures a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
AN INNOVATIVE EFFECT! Discover multidimensional coloration, a technique exclusive to the Mint, in which several layers of carefully applied color create the effect of depth.
AN UNDERWATER GLIMPSE! Beneath the surface line, the three-dimensional effect gives the observer the illusion of truly looking through water.
A SPARKLING NUMISMATIC PROOF FINISH! It adds a sparkle to the engraved elements above the water surface, like the sun striking the sea ice and reflecting its light back into the atmosphere.
A WILDLIFE-WATCHING SIMULATION! A celebration of a cherished Arctic emblem, the aquatic scene on the reverse will have special appeal for collectors, art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a unique design element - a polar bear's paw print, which is etched into the silver surface using a special technique called "micro-engraving". This adds a distinct textural element to the coin's design and gives it a unique tactile quality.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2018 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Polar Bears) 2018 coin.