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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II In The Eyes Of The Wolf
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Detailed portrait of a wolf's face dominating the reverse field, designed by Canadian artist Curtis Atwater, rendered with intricate engraving capturing fine whiskers, muzzle texture, and thick fur in exceptional relief. The focal point of the design is the pair of amber-colored eyes, executed with an enamel-effect coloring technique that replicates the glossy, multi-toned appearance of traditional paint with enhanced chromatic depth, lending a lifelike quality to each iris. Glow-in-the-dark technology is incorporated into the eyes, producing a luminous effect under low-light conditions that evokes the wolf's nocturnal presence. The abbreviated legend CA appears in the lower portion of the reverse field. |
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Part of the Royal Canadian Mint's "Animal Spirits" series, this issue draws on Indigenous artistic traditions — specifically the visual language of Pacific Northwest Coast art — to present wolf imagery through a lens the Mint has collaborated on with Indigenous artists for multiple releases in the broader series. The .9999 fine silver specification, rather than the more common .999, reflects the RCM's push from the mid-2000s onward to position its collector bullion at the highest available purity tier.