2010 Canada $3 Polar Bear Wildlife Conservation Gold Plated Silver Square Coin

• Country:Canada
• Collection:Silver Commemorative $3
• Metal:Silver
• Year:2010
• Denomination:$3
• Finish:Complete
• Weight (oz):0.348
• Purity:0.925
• Mintage:8544
• Product type:Coin

Master of the North
"I am the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world. Scientists have
placed me in the marine mammal group because I live primarily
on the frozen sea ice and feed almost exclusively on the seals that
swim below it. While I may feed on a variety of seal species as well
as belugas or narwhals, ringed seals are by far my favorite.
Men have long admired my hunting skills; the ways I stalk my
prey, lie motionless by a breathing hole or imitate an ice floe are
similar to techniques they might use themselves. According to
legend, I am ultimately the one who decides whether the hunter's
spear succeeds or fails; pursuing a polar bear requires an honest
tribute of honor and respect.
The sea ice is now changing. And so must I."
The second coin in this exciting four-coin series sets
itself apart with its uncommon square shape Ð the
perfect setting to showcase the modern style used to
feature Canada's wildlife, our legacy to protect.

Face Value: 3 dollars
Mintage: 15,000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Gold plated
Weight (g): 11.8
Diameter (mm): 27 x 27
Edge: Plain
Finish: Specimen
Certificate: Serialized
Artist: Jason Bouwman