1/2 oz Silver 2017 Celebrating Canada's 150th: Iceberg at Dawn $10

Experience the haunting beauty and stillness of Canada ™s northern seascapes with the 2017 $10 Iceberg at Dawn Pure Silver Coin. Part of the Royal Canadian Mint ™s œCelebration of Nature  series this coin pays homage to the immense and awe-inspiring icebergs that drift through the frigid waters off Canada ™s east coast a symbol of power endurance and natural majesty.



Design Details:

Designed by Canadian artist Curtis Atwater the reverse of the coin features a realistic and serene portrait of a towering iceberg drifting in the cold waters at the break of dawn. The use of soft pastel color overlays captures the moment when the rising sun gently illuminates the ice creating pink and gold reflections on the frozen surface. The water detailed with engraved ripples mirrors the pastel hues of the sky delivering a scene that evokes calmness and reverence.



The obverse displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt offering a regal contrast to the raw untamed natural beauty on the reverse.



Specifications:

Composition: 99.99% pure silver



Weight: 15.87 grams (1/2 oz)



Diameter: 34 mm



Face Value: $10 CAD



Finish: Proof with color



Mintage: Limited to 15 000 coins worldwide



Packaging: Encased in a maroon clamshell box with a serialized Certificate of Authenticity



Highlights:

Captures a real Canadian seascape moment with striking realism and tranquility



Vivid color application brings the iceberg and dawn sky to life



Ideal for collectors who appreciate landscape art northern scenes or Canadian maritime history



A piece of frozen history icebergs calve from ancient glaciers and carry millennia of frozen time