GOLDEN EAGLE Birds of Prey 5 Oz Gold Coin 500$ Canada 2019
This stunning 5 Oz Gold coin is dedicated to one of Canada's largest and most powerful birds of prey, a raptor whose high-pitched call is generally reserved for its mate and nestlings. The coin has a wonderful design, has a Proof quality and comes in an elegant wooden case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Exclusive limited mintage of only 99 pieces worldwide.
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€9,999.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Canada
- Year
- 2019
- Face Value
- 500 Dollars
- Metal
- Gold
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 155.5 (5 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 60.15
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 99
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 5 oz - less than 10 oz
The reverse of the coin is designed by artist Pierre Leduc and features the right side-profile of a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), an avian apex predator known for speed and agility in flight. Finely detailed engraving captures the fierce intensityofthe eagle's stare and adds textural detail to its layeredplumage. The side view also emphasizes the curvature of the hooked beak as the eagle emits a high-pitched yelp. All around the reverse, the inscriptions: "CANADA" – the issuing country, "500 DOLLARS" – the face value, "2019" – the year of issue, and "5 OZ 9999 Au" – the weight of the coin and the fineness of the Gold, along with a unique 40th anniversary of the Gold Maple Leaf commemorative privy mark. The obverse of the coin features 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.
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