Pure Gold EHR Coin –...

$7,299.95 CAD

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Pure Gold EHR Coin – Bold Bison

Gold 2021 Mintage 250

ARCHIVED

Pure Gold EHR Coin – Bold Bison

Gold 2021 Mintage 250

$7,299.95 CAD

Masters Club: 73,000 Status: CAN & US shipping only

Availability: Out of stock in stores

About

Own this pure gold EHR coin that takes art to the next level.

Extraordinarily high relief, extraordinarily detailed. The follow‑up to our first Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) coin minted in a proof finish, this showpiece is an exquisitely sculpted work of art. Its reverse features a mesmerizing portrait that rises up from the coin’s mirror-like surface to reach a height of over 6 mm – over four times higher than an Ultra High Relief (UHR) coin of the same diameter. Rendered here in three‑dimensional form, the bison’s imposing features instantly command attention – especially in 99.99% pure gold and against a high‑shine finish that provides maximum visual impact.

A must-have for gold collectors and nature enthusiasts, this EHR pure gold coin is the perfect fusion of modern technology and classic Canadiana.

A rarity! Mintage is limited to just 250 coins worldwide.
A proud portrait of the bison! One of our most intricately detailed bison portraits yet. From start to finish, this EHR coin is designed to leave a lasting impression and it’s a fitting tribute to the titan of the Canadian prairies.
Includes serialized certificate! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
No GST/HST

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Features

Our newest EHR coin with a proof finish!

The follow-up to 2020’s Proud Bald Eagle coin, this 99.99% pure gold wildlife portrait features Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) engraving that elevates the art to breathtaking effect.

Over 6 mm of height!

On your coin’s reverse, the engraved relief soars to a height of over 6 mm. It’s an incredible feat of engineering, especially when you consider that ultra high relief coins of the same diameter usually offer only 1.4 mm of height.

High relief, high shine!

The incomparable shine of a mirror‑like finish illuminates all the intricately sculpted details that add realism to the art.

Specifications

Product Number 201331

Mintage 250

Composition 99.99% pure gold

Weight 63.27 g

Diameter 36 mm

Edge Serrated

Certificate Serialized

Face Value 250 dollars

Finish Proof

DID YOU KNOW?

The bison is the largest and heaviest land animal in Canada. A male or bull stands tall at 2 metres high and can weigh more than a tonne!

Its hump isn’t composed of fat – it’s all muscle, supported by vertebrae. That hump comes in handy in the winter, when the bison uses its head (and hump) to push snow out of its way.

Design & Artist

Reverse

Derek C. Wicks

Obverse

Susanna Blunt

On your coin’s reverse, Canadian artist Derek C. Wicks has created a striking three-quarter portrait of a bison that has a solemn expression as it gazes towards the right. Its unique features – the upturned horns, the muscled hump behind the shoulder – and the textural variations of its fur are all accentuated by the extraordinary high relief, which allows for a greater depth of engraved details. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Derek C. Wicks, Artist

The bison’s thick, rugged coat provided the perfect starting point for creating an extraordinarily high relief coin. With its many textural and directional changes, not only was it a welcome challenge to re-create, but it made for a very inspirational end result.

Derek C. Wicks, Artist

Eric Boyer, 3D Artist/Engraver

Coin designs are traditionally modelled in bas relief, but for this one, I got to model the bison’s head in full 3D, right from the start. I worked with the Engineer and the Product Manager to determine the optimal viewing angle, one that plays up the relief height so that the bison practically pops off the coin. Ultimately, we chose a three-quarter view that, coupled with extraordinarily high relief, best conveys the bison’s enormous size while focusing in on its features.

Eric Boyer, 3D Artist/Engraver