Canada – 2020 – The Grizzly Bear – 350 CAD – 35 g 99999 Gold Proof – with box and certificate

The 2020 Canada Grizzly Bear 350 CAD gold coin is a rare, modern collector’s edition from the Royal Canadian Mint . Released in 2020 as the second coin in the Canadian Wildlife Portraits series, it is originally titled “The Grizzly Bear” .

The coin was minted from 35 grams of 99999 fine gold . This fineness of 99.999% gold is among the highest purity levels of modern gold coins and is an important characteristic of high-quality collector issues from the Royal Canadian Mint.

The obverse depicts a grizzly bear in the water. The bear emerges from the surface, giving the image a dynamic, natural feel, and evoking a scene from the Canadian wilderness. The fur, head, and movement of the water are finely detailed, lending the coin a strong sense of depth. The design is by Canadian artist W. Allan Hancock .

The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II after Susanna Blunt. Also imprinted are the denomination 350 dollars , the year of issue 2020 , and the inscription 99999 Fine Gold / Or pur .

The mintage is limited to only 450 pieces worldwide . The coin is delivered in its original capsule with a case, outer box, and certificate from the Royal Canadian Mint.

Details

Country: Canada
Year: 2020
Nominal: 350 CAD
Motif: Grizzly bear
Original name: The Grizzly Bear
Series: Canadian Wildlife Portraits
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Material: Gold
Fineness: 99999 / 99.999% gold
Weight: 35 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: ribbed
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 450
Certificate: Yes
Cover design: W. Allan Hancock
Obverse: Elizabeth II after Susanna Blunt
Included in delivery: Original capsule, case, outer box and certificate