POLAR BEAR Soapstone Sculpture 5 Oz Silver Coin 50$ Canada 2018

The reverse of the coin represents the natural shining beauty of Northern Canada, thanks to a harmonious mix of finishing techniques and a polar bear soapstone sculpture that makes each coin unique. As it does for Arctic marine life, ice floe provides the foundation for this design: engraving provides a life-like textural effect, while a special frosting gives the snow-covered ice a more matte-like appearance. The surrounding water is a sparkling shade of blue, thanks to the application of translucent enamel over the proof finish. But the focal point is undeniably the sculptured piece that rises up from the ice floe: each polar bear sculpture has been hand-carved from Canadian soapstone by Canadian artist Dave Zachary and his team of sculptors. With its gaze fixed on what lies ahead, the polar bear cuts a formidable figure in this Arctic landscape, where it is regarded as an icon of strength and endurance. On top of the coin's reverse, the inscriptions: "CANADA" - the issuing country and "2018" - the issue year. On the bottom, the inscriptions: "50 DOLLARS" - the face value. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen and "D.G. REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina.