2017 Canadian $20 From Sea To Sea To Sea: Arctic Beluga Whale - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

2017 Canadian $20 From Sea To Sea To Sea: Arctic Beluga Whale - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof

With expressive features and a ghostly aura, few Arctic species are quite as distinctive as the beluga. This three-coin series concludes its oceanic journey along Canada's long coastline with a final stop in our Arctic waters, where two-thirds of the world's beluga population spend the summers. Selective gold plating offers an elegant tribute to this beloved whale species, which has long been integral to human survival and cultural traditions in Canada's Far North.

Enjoy the beauty of nature with this gorgeous coin! Order today!

Special features:
FINAL COIN IN 3-COIN SERIES! Your coin is the third and final of three coins that celebrate the rich marine life found along Canada's Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific coasts. Previous coins in series include:

• First coin: Starfish (priced at $112.95, already shipping)
• Second coin: Pacific Salmon (priced at $112.95, already shipping)

EYE-CATCHING USE OF SELECTIVE GOLD PLATING! Selective gold plating over the engraved belugas on the reverse brings the focus on these iconic mammals, yet allows for the beauty of the highly detailed background to stand out on its own.
PEER BENEATH THE WATER! A fun design where selective gold plating adds a golden gleam to the engraved arctic belugas underwater!
SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! Your coin includes a serialized certificate!
LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 7,500 coins worldwide.
PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver.
GST/HST EXEMPT! Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, your coin's image peers into the waters off Canada's northern coast for a glimpse of an iconic marine species. The engraved word "CANADA" hangs above a rugged mountain peak, which rises up from the snow and ice-covered shores of the Arctic Ocean. Sweeping over the increasingly shallow water, the breaking swell adds a sense of movement to the design; the motion of the water's surface also marks a dynamic transition to the underwater realm, where detailed engraving recreates the rock-lined ocean floor. The selective use of gold plating shines the spotlight on three engraved whales: an adult beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) on the left is shown in side profile as it curiously lifts its head above the water; another lifts its flukes above water while releasing a stream of underwater bubbles from its blowhole, while its curved descent is mimicked by the calf at its side.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.