1 oz Gold 200 Dollars "Ramming Bighorn Sheep" 2021 Coin

Introducing the Ramming Bighorn Sheep pure gold coin, a contemporary wildlife portrait crafted in the distinctive Northwest Coast art style. This design draws on the ancient formline tradition, a visual language that has captivated art collectors and enthusiasts for thousands of years. Formline art provides today â„¢s artists with a strong foundation for creating powerful imagery, rooted in the wisdom and craftsmanship of the past. Inspired by the dramatic mountain battles of bighorn rams vying for dominance, this stunning coin was designed by renowned Kwakiutl artist Richard Hunt. The bold, expressive lines of the engraving come to life through multiple finishes and colors.



On the reverse side, Hunt's design showcases a shining sun surrounded by two pairs of engraved bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) one detailed with multiple finishes, the other enhanced with vibrant colors. A ring of triangular mountain peaks frames the battling rams, each adorned with symbolic crests: the eagle crest from Hunt â„¢s home village of Fort Rupert, B.C., on their backs, and the raven crest of his father on their hooves. The obverse features Susanna Blunt â„¢s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.