1/2 oz Silver 2017 Iconic Canada: The Beaver $10 Coin
A symbol of industriousness perseverance and national identity the 2017 $10 Beaver Silver Coin celebrates one of Canada â„¢s most iconic animals. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint this beautifully crafted coin is struck in 1/2 oz of 99.99% pure silver making it both a treasured collectible and a tribute to Canada â„¢s natural heritage.
Design Details:
The reverse features a detailed engraving of a beaver building its lodge along the riverbank tail raised and poised on a log surrounded by reeds and rippling water. The finely sculpted image captures the essence of this hard-working rodent in its natural habitat highlighting the textures of its fur and the wood it uses.
The obverse includes the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the inscriptions Å“ELIZABETH II  œD·G·REGINA  œ10 DOLLARS  and Å“2017. ÂÂ
Specifications:
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight: 15.87 grams (1/2 oz)
Diameter: 34 mm
Face Value: $10 CAD
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated or Specimen
Edge: Serrated
Packaging: Coin may come encapsulated with a display card or original mint packaging
Highlights:
Part of the œCelebrating Canadian Fun and Festivities  or wildlife-themed coin series
Pays homage to the beaver Canada â„¢s national animal featured on the 5-cent coin since 1937
Struck in ultra-pure silver by the Royal Canadian Mint