WHOOPING CRANE Endangered Animal Cutout Silver Coin 30$ Canada 2017

The reverse design by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant transports the viewer to the mountainous landscape of Northern Territories. Detailed engraving and multiple finishes recreate the mighty forests that surround the whooping crane's natural nesting grounds, where it builds its nest in the low vegetation that lines the shallow water. Skillfully carved to ensure a smooth edge, the crane-shaped cut-out re-creates the large bird's unmistakable silhouette, which stands as a tribute to this great conservation icon. But the eye-catching element also delivers a powerful message; it's a re-imagining of the landscape without its long-endangered summer resident. All around the reverse, the inscriptions: "CANADA" – the issuing country, "2017" – the year of issue and "30 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.