SNOWY OWL Arctic Animals Northern Lights 2 Oz Silver Coin 30$ Canada 2018

The reverse of the coin is designed by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant recreates an immersive design that takes the viewer to ground level within feet of a snowy owl surveying the tundra from a snow-covered mound. The subtleties of the owl's feathers, its beak and eyes are executed in exceptional detail and rich colour that also infuses the design with the warm glow of the rising sun that lights the Arctic sky and the mirror-like surface of the ice. A different scene appears when the coin is exposed to black light. Morning turns to night, and northern lights fill the sky with flowing ribbons of vibrant purple and yellow-green. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "CANADA" – the issuing country, "2018" – the year of issue "D·G·REGINA" – the latin acronym that stands for "Dei Gratia Regina" and "30 DOLLARS" – the face value.