2020 $10 O Canada!: Polar Bears Pure Silver Coin

Description

The 2020 $10 O Canada!: Polar Bears Pure Silver Coin is the first release in the Royal Canadian Mint’s O Canada! series, celebrating iconic symbols, places, and experiences that define the nation. Struck in 99.99% pure silver with a refined matte proof finish, this coin captures the beauty and resilience of Canada’s Arctic through a moving depiction of a polar bear mother and her cub. With a limited mintage of just 10,000 coins worldwide, this issue is both a meaningful collectible and a proud expression of Canadian identity.

Design Highlights

Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II

• Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt.

• Rendered in a clean, understated style that complements the matte proof finish.

• Provides a timeless and dignified portrait consistent with modern Royal Canadian Mint issues.

Reverse: Polar Bear Mother and Cub

• Designed by acclaimed Canadian wildlife artist Claude Thivierge.

• Depicts a polar bear mother and her cub standing together on the edge of Arctic sea ice.

• Symbolizes strength, protection, endurance, and the realities of climate change in the Canadian North.

• Includes the curved inscription “CANADA”, a maple flourish, and the year “2020”, elements shared across all coins in the O Canada! series for a unified visual identity.

Key Features

• First Coin in the O Canada! Series: Launches a six-coin celebration of iconic Canadian symbols.

• True North Theme: Honors the polar bear as a powerful emblem of Canada’s Arctic heritage.

• Six Icons, Six Artists: Each coin in the series is designed by a different Canadian artist.

• Matte Proof Finish: Enhances detail while creating a soft, contemporary visual appeal.

• Limited Mintage: Only 10,000 coins struck worldwide.

• Pure Silver Issue: Struck in 99.99% fine silver and GST/HST exempt.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 2020

• Denomination: 10 Dollars

• Finish: Matte Proof

• Weight: 15.87 grams (0.51 troy ounces)

• Diameter: 34 mm

• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Susanna Blunt)

• Reverse: Polar Bear Mother and Cub (Claude Thivierge)

• Series: O Canada!

• Theme: Animal Fauna / Canadian Identity

• Collector Classification: Limited Mintage Pure Silver Collector Coin