Description

Celebrate the artistic beauty of Canada’s wilderness with the 2017 $30 Zentangle® Art: The Great Grey Wolf coin. Struck in 99.99% pure silver, this coin features a captivating side-profile portrait of the iconic grey wolf, reimagined through the intricate and expressive Zentangle® art style. Each patterned element creates depth and movement, transforming the wolf’s natural strength into a stunning work of abstract art.

Designed by Canadian artist Jori van der Linde, the reverse showcases a complex arrangement of engraved patterns that form the wolf’s likeness with remarkable detail. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. With a limited mintage of 4,000 coins, this piece is a standout collectible for art enthusiasts, wildlife admirers, and premium silver collectors.

Design Highlights:

Reverse: Intricate side-profile portrait of the great grey wolf, composed of multiple Zentangle®-inspired patterns, each precisely engraved to enhance texture, contrast, and artistic depth.

Obverse: Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, set against an enlarged Zentangle pattern mirrored from the reverse.

A distinctive blend of wildlife imagery and contemporary abstract art.

Limited mintage of 4,000 coins worldwide.

Specifications:

Year: 2017
Denomination: $30
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight: 62.69 grams (2 troy oz)
Diameter: 50 mm
Finish: Proof with multiple engraved textures
Edge: Serrated
Mintage: 4,000
Packaging: Encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint–branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box
Tax Status: GST/HST Exempt (Canada)