5 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II; The Majestic Polar Bear and Cubs; Gold

Reverse

Portrait of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with two cubs, one cub standing and leaning against mother, one walking right in foreground. “Mother and cub” paw print privy mark to left, sunburst finish background. Inscription with denomination and purity surrounding reverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FINE GOLD 1/10 OZ OR PUR
9999
PL
CANADA 2023

Designer: Pierre Leduc

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Design
The obverse features a sunburst finish behind the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

The reverse, based on a design by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc, features a portrait of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with two cubs in an Arctic setting. One cub has caught the mother’s attention by standing and leaning against her, while a second cub remains close by. Marked by a “mother and cub” paw print privy mark, the tender scene is set against vivid radial lines that create a dramatic sunburst finish. The reverse includes the coin’s purity and weight, the word “CANADA”, and the year “2023”.

Packaging
Premium Bullion coin comes in a card holder that provides an unobstructed view of the coin’s many captivating features, including its sunburst finish and “mother-and-child” paw print privy mark.