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2004 Fine Silver Coin Set -
Arctic Fox
With a compact body and
an abundance of fur on its ears and paws, the arctic fox (Alopex Lagopus) is
perfectly equipped for life in the higher latitudes of
North America. In fact, no other canid species lives as
far north. Lemmings are its primary food source, but
this clever fox also knows it will likely find leftovers
from a polar bear’s seal kill if it ventures onto the
sea ice. In such a harsh environment where food is
scarce, scavenging is a key survival skill! As an
opportunist, the arctic fox is very curious and will
rarely run when it spots humans. It usually approaches
to have a closer look!
Take home one of the Arctic’s most endearing
residents with the 2004 Silver Proof Coins - the
first fractional fine silver coins to
feature stunning wildlife designs that were originally
crafted for platinum proof coins. What’s more, these
beautiful silver proof coins were minted using the same
conventions that are normally reserved for high-end
bullion coins - they are issued in fractions of 1,
½, ¼ and 1/10 oz. With face values of $5, $4, $3, $2 and
are 99.99% pure! Each coin is struck with a different
vignette on the life and habitat of the arctic fox
- each one an exquisite work of art that first
appeared on the Platinum Proof Coins in
1993.
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Location:
North America
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Ottawa
Main Cities: Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver
Population: 31,000,000 Area [sq.km]: 9,976,140
Currency: 1 Canadian dollar = 100 cents
Languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant
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