2024 RCM 2 oz Silver $30 Robert Bateman Weather Watch - Bison

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This striking two ounce silver coin from 2024 showcases a masterful translation of fine art onto precious metal. Struck in 99.99 percent pure silver by the Royal Canadian Mint, the reverse features an engraved adaptation of the renowned painting 'Weather Watch - Bison' by artist Robert Bateman. The design captures a powerful bison in profile, resting quietly on a sandy bank amidst the vast, open grasslands. The artist's own signature is faithfully engraved alongside the scene, which is framed by the inscriptions CANADA 2024 and the face value of 30 DOLLARS. The obverse of the coin honors the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II with her classic effigy designed by Susanna Blunt. Accompanying the portrait is a unique nature-themed pattern and a special four-pearl marking, which represents the four different effigies of the Queen that have graced Canadian coinage. The double date of 1952 to 2022 marks the historic span of her reign. With a limited mintage of just 3,750 pieces, this proof-quality coin offers a beautiful intersection of wildlife art and numismatic craftsmanship.