1 oz 2014 O Canada Series Skiing Canada's Slopes Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Secure your 1 oz 2014 O Canada Series Skiing Canada's Slopes Silver Coin and grow your wealth today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 oz of 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Features a skier enjoying a run down the mountain

This is the second 1 oz coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's O Canada 5-coin series which focuses on iconic Canadian images. This coin highlights the in-the-moment thrill of downhill skiing. The image of a pristine powdered mountainside backed by densely snow-packed evergreens against a clear sky and snow covered background light a warm glow in the hearts of skiers all over the world. For over a century enjoying the thrill of downhill skiing has been not only a pastime or holiday for many, but a fond memory of excitement followed by relaxing in front of a roaring fire for millions.

The obverse of the coin features the Susanna Blunt effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "Elizabeth II D.G. Regina".

The reverse features a design by Canadian artist Kendra Dixon that depicts a skier enjoying a run down the mountain. Every year in Canada tens of thousands of skiers can't wait to experience the snow and beautiful winter terrain that Canada has to offer. The image centres around a skier, as seen from behind from the top of the slope, enjoying a run down the pristine snow covered slopes surrounded by snow laden evergreens and an immaculate snow covered landscape. This design is encircled by the words 'Canada 25 Dollars", the artist's initials and a stylized pair of ski poles opposite the year, 2014.

This proof finished silver coin is made from one ounces of 9999 pure silver. This coin is limited to a worldwide mintage of only 8,500 and makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys downhill skiing or collects beautifully engraved silver coins.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.