2013 $50 5oz Fine Silver Coin – Beaver

Description

Celebrate a true Canadian icon with the 2013 $50 Beaver Family 5 oz Fine Silver Coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. Struck from 5 ounces of 99.99% pure silver, this beautifully engraved piece honors Castor canadensis—the national symbol that shaped Canada’s early history and helped drive European exploration and settlement. The intricate proof finish and lifelike artistry capture the industrious spirit of the beaver in remarkable detail.

Designed by renowned Canadian artist Emily Damstra, the reverse showcases a full beaver family hard at work—felling trees, tending their lodge, and building the dam structures that define their natural world. With its large 65 mm format, ultra-crisp engraving, and low mintage of just 1,500 coins worldwide, this is a standout collectible worthy of any Canadian or nature-themed collection.

Presented in classic RCM packaging and complete with a serialized certificate, this impressive 5 oz coin makes a meaningful gift and a striking display piece.

Design Highlights

• Beautiful proof finish with exceptional detail and texture

• Features a full beaver family in their natural habitat

• Designed by acclaimed artist Emily Damstra

• Large 65 mm diameter allows for deep, realistic engraving

• Celebrates one of Canada’s most important cultural and historical icons

• Released alongside a companion 1 oz beaver-themed coin

• Limited mintage: only 1,500 coins worldwide

Specifications

• Face Value: $50 CAD

• Year: 2013

• Composition: 99.99% pure silver

• Weight: 5 oz (157.6 g)

• Diameter: 65 mm

• Finish: Proof

• Edge: Serrated

• Mintage: 1,500

• Artist: Emily Damstra (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)