5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Wooly Mammoth

Reverse

Woolly Mammoth right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
MWS
9999
FINE GOLD 1/10 OZ OR PUR

Designer: Michael Skrepnick

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Despite the extinction of the species 10,000 years ago, the woolly mammoth remains a source of inspiration and mystery for those who associate it with the last Ice Age. With this finely chased gold coin, the Royal Canadian Mint commemorates this impressive mammal that once roamed the territory of present-day Canada.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logotype. The case comes with a black protective box.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Malgré l’extinction de l’espèce il y a 10 000 ans, le mammouth laineux demeure une source d’inspiration et de mystère pour ceux qui l’associent à la dernière période glaciaire. Avec cette pièce en or finement ciselée, la Monnaie royale canadienne commémore ce mammifère impressionnant qui parcourait autrefois le territoire du Canada actuel.

Emballage
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque bordeaux orné du logode la Monnaie royale canadienne. Le boîtier est assorti d’une boîte protectrice noire.

Interesting fact

The Wooly Mammoth coin is a unique and interesting collector's item, as it features a design that changes depending on the angle of the light. The coin's reverse side features a wooly mammoth standing on a rocky outcrop, with a background that appears to be a frozen tundra. However, when viewed at a certain angle, the mammoth appears to be covered in a layer of frost or snow, giving the illusion that it is standing in a cold environment. This innovative design technique adds an extra layer of depth and interest to the coin, making it a standout piece in any collection.

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