Obverse: The obverse depicts the right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Around the portrait are the inscriptions ELIZABETH II, the denomination 5 DOLLARS, and the year of issue 2013.
Reverse: The reverse features a design by artist Emily S. Damstra showing a wood bison powerfully running through the snow. The top bears the inscription CANADA, while the bottom displays the weight and purity 9999 FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR.
About the coin: This is the sixth and final coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s Wildlife Series, issued in 2013. It is struck from 99.99% pure silver, weighs 1 troy ounce, and has a face value of 5 Canadian dollars. The mintage was limited to only 1,000,000 coins. The coin symbolizes the strength and freedom of Canada’s wild nature and is highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.
