2014 Canadian $100 for $100 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Fine Silver Coin

2014 Canadian $100 for $100 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Fine Silver Coin

Canada is full of animal species that are distinctly and recognizably Canadian, and the Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep is one of the most iconic. This coin, struck in 99.99% fine silver, is the fourth in the $100 for $100 series of coins by the Royal Canadian Mint. This one-ounce coin depicts two powerful Bighorn rams about to clash horns in a Rocky Mountain setting. Horn-clashing tends to ensue between rams as a method of settling on a hierarchy of dominance to determine access to female Bighorn sheep (ewes). The rams will charge at one another furiously, smashing their horns together with a ferocity that can be heard echoing through the Rockies from over a kilometre away. These Bighorn sheep, which enjoy cooler, more rugged and mountainous regions of Canada, are thought to be excellent indicators of land health, as they are susceptible to most human-caused environmental problems.

The coin boasts an incredible level of dimensionality, as the horns and musculature of the sheep are brought to life-like prominence by the exceptional craftsmanship and technique of the engravers at the Royal Canadian Mint. This high-denomination coin features a 40mm diameter, and is presented in a stunning matte-proof finish. This is an affordable and unique way to start (or add to) a collection of fine silver coins.

Features

- The fourth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s highly successful, fine silver (99.99% pure) 100-Dollar coins offered at face value.
- Exceptional dimensionality of the image highlights the unmatched technical skill of Royal Canadian Mint engravers.
- A high-denomination coin whose limited mintage of 50,000 coins and great pricing mean that it is sure to be sought after by collectors.
- GST/HST Tax exempt

Design

The reverse design by Canadian artist Claudio D’Angelo features the clashing titans of the wind-swept crag: The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. As the frigid winds of late autumn howl along the uninhabitable cliffs and high passes of Canada’s Rocky Mountain range, a titanic battle unfolds beyond the scope of human eyes. Two Rocky Mountain Bighorn rams square off, rising on hind legs, only to launch themselves at one another at speeds of more than 30 kilometres per hour. Skull meets skull, horn hammers horn, and the resulting crash can be heard more than one kilometre away.

Packaging

2014 Canadian $100 for $100 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Fine Silver Coin comes encapsulated in an environmentally friendly customized case lined with flock and including Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $100
Mintage: 45,000
Composition: 99.99% silver
Weight (g): 31.6
Diameter (mm): 40
Finish: Matte Proof