2014 Canadian 1/4 oz Gold Artic Fox Coin
| Qty. | Wire / Check | Credit / Debit Card |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | $1,169.59 | $1,216.37 |
The Royal Canadian Mint has a rich history of issuing silver and gold bullion coins with beautiful designs depicting the diverse wildlife of North America. In particular, it has issued numerous coins with birds of prey from the continent. Among those many beautiful designs is the Artic Fox.
Coin Highlights:
- Issued only in 2014!
- Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
- Bears a face value of $10 (CAD) backed by the federal government of Canada.
- On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II.
- The reverse bears the image of the Artic Fox.
The obverse side of 2014 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Arctic Fox Coins features the right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth. This beautiful design is the fourth-generation portrait of the Queen to feature on Canadian coins. It was developed in 2003 by Susanna Blunt and is the first bust of the Queen during her reign to lack a crown in the design. Notably, this is just the second monarch effigy created by a Canadian artist.
On the reverse face of the 2014 Canadian Gold Arctic Fox Coin is a depiction of the Arctic Fox in left-profile relief. The fox is shown amidst the snowy, frigid tundra of the Arctic Circle with a tree line visible in the distant background. The fox is looking back slightly over its shoulder surveying the tundra around it.
Founded in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint is the official sovereign mint of Canada. It originally operated only the Ottawa Mint, but now also operates the Winnipeg Mint as of 1980. The former produces all bullion coinage for the nation, while the latter produces its circulation coinage and notes.
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