Timber Wolf (coin)
| Timber Wolf | |
|---|---|
| Face value: | 1 CAD |
| Metal: | 99.99% Ag |
| Weight: | 15.55 g |
| Diameter: | 34 mm |
| Thickness: | 2.1 mm |
| Edge: | corrugated |
| Embossing years: | 2005 (?), 2006 |
| front | |
| Motive: | Timber Wolf |
| Designer: | William Woodruff |
| Draft date: | 2005 |
| back | |
| Motive: | Elizabeth II |
| Designer: | Susanna Blunt |
| Draft date: | 2003 |
The silver coin Timberwolf was built between 2005 and 2006 by the Canadian Mint Royal Canadian Mint produced which also known Maple Leaf coin shapes. The coin is only available with a fine weight of half an ounce in silver with a purity of 999.9 / 1000.
The motif on the front shows a timber wolf , also known as the American gray wolf , in front of a full moon. Behind him is a dense coniferous forest, his natural habitat. The design for this motif comes from William Woodruff, his initials are engraved on the left edge. Furthermore, the year of issue and the purity are 9999 , the fine weight ½ OZ. and the coin metal FINE SILVER / ARGENT PUR embossed. The reverse shows the name and the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, known from the Maple Leaf, and the face value CANADA 1 DOLLAR .
In 2010, the Timber Wolf motif was reused for the first issue of the Canadian Wildlife silver coin series.
Limitation
The silver coin was issued in 2005 with a circulation of 106,800 pieces. In the following year 45,050 pieces were minted; the output was then already discontinued. However, apparently a coin with the stamped year 2005 was never issued by the Royal Canadian Mint; It is therefore assumed among collectors that this coin only exists with the minting year 2006, and that the relevant mintage are incorrect. At the start of the issue, the RCM was quoted as saying that the Timberwolf coin would be developed as a continuous series if it became popular, possibly with different variations of the motif:
“If the coin is popular, the Mint may choose to continue to produce it as is, or we could develop a series of new designs. At this point it is too early to make such decisions. The Mint is currently responding to our customers' demands and ultimately the market will determine if we continue with the products. "
From this point of view, the Canadian Wildlife Series, which started in 2010 and featured the Timber Wolf as the first motif, could be viewed as a continuation or a new edition of the Timber Wolf.
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Canadian silver bullion coins "Silver Wolf" . Canadian-coins.de. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ Is there actually a Timber Wolf from 2005? . Numismatikforum.de. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ Timberwolf . Goldseiten-Forum.de. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ^ Howl at the moon. In: Canadian Coin News. October 18 to October 31, 2005.