Description

Celebrate the artistic spirit of Canada’s wildlife with the 2018 $30 Zentangle® Art: The Great Horned Owl Fine Silver Coin. Struck in 99.99% pure silver and crafted on a large 50 mm format, this 2 oz coin reimagines the majestic great horned owl through the expressive and layered Zentangle® art style. With a limited mintage of just 4,000 coins, this intricate piece blends natural realism with abstract artistic design, transforming one of Canada’s most iconic nocturnal predators into a richly detailed work of art.

Inspired by the Zentangle® method, the owl’s piercing gaze, distinctive ear tufts, and curved beak are framed by an array of complex patterns—each one brought to life through precision engraving, variable line thickness, and sophisticated frosting techniques. The obverse mirrors one of the abstract patterns from the reverse and features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A standout collectible for art enthusiasts, wildlife admirers, and premium silver coin collectors.

Design Highlights:

• Reverse: Presents a stylized, abstract interpretation of the great horned owl by artist Jori van der Linde. The owl’s familiar features are unmistakable, yet transformed by a layered arrangement of Zentangle®-inspired patterns. Each engraved element varies in texture, shading, and relief, creating depth and visual contrast across the composition. The reverse also includes the inscriptions “30 DOLLARS,” “2018,” and “CANADA.”

• Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, set against an enlarged abstract pattern mirrored from the reverse design.

• Theme: A creative fusion of wildlife portraiture and contemporary abstract art, celebrating the expressive essence of the great horned owl.

• Finish: Proof, highlighting crisp lines, contrasting textures, and precise detailing.

Specifications:

• Year: 2018

• Denomination: $30

• Composition: 99.99% pure silver

• Weight: 62.69 grams (2.016 troy oz)

• Diameter: 50 mm

• Edge: Serrated

• Finish: Proof

• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II

• Reverse: Great Horned Owl rendered in Zentangle®-style abstract patterns

• Artist: Jori van der Linde

• Mintage: 4,000

• Series: Zentangle® Art

• Packaging: Encapsulated and presented in an RCM-branded maroon clamshell with black beauty box

• Tax Status: GST/HST Exempt (Canada)