The reverse image, designed by Canadian artist Glen Loates, features two young black bear cubs smiling and playing on a fallen tree in the forest. One cub has three paws on the log, climbing up, as these bears are known to do, to get a better view.
The other cub leans against the tree and has an open mouth, perhaps panting from a lively play session with her sibling. A tree branch hangs in the background behind the cubs, and fallen leaves crunch under their paws. The reverse is engraved with the word ‘CANADA,’ the date ‘2013’ and the face value of ‘2 DOLLARS.’ The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Specifications:
Item Number: 123462
Mintage: 17,500
Finish: Specimen
Certificate: Serialized
Face Value: 2 dollars
Composition: Outer ring : 99+% Ni Inner core : 92% Cu, 6% Al and 2% Ni
Weight: 7.3
Diameter: 28.03
Edge: Interrupted serrations
Face Value: 1 dollar
Composition: Nickel electroplated with bronze
Weight: 7.0
Diameter: 11-sided 26.50
Edge: Plain
Face Value: 50 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight: 6.9
Diameter: 27.13
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 25 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight: 4.4
Diameter: 23.88
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 10 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight: 1.75
Diameter: 18.06
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 5 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight: 3.95
Diameter: 21.20
Edge: Plain
Special Features:
– Mintage is limited to 17,500 sets worldwide. Previous sets sold out.
– This 2013 Special Edition $2 Specimen Set is the 4th set in the Royal Canadian Mint’s unique baby animal series.
– Only 1 of 2 annual opportunities for collectors of Canadian coins to own a complete specimen set.
– Exceptional packaging includes removable lens to enhance your enjoyment of the set.
– The finish on these superb coins combines brilliant and frosted relief over a lined background.
– An ideal set to begin a young person’s coin collection, and a great tool for teaching children about Canadian wildlife and nature.
Packaging:
– The elegant book-style packaging, with removable lens, splendidly complements these fine coins.
– CD lens concept with maroon outer cover and colourful beauty box.
