Bizon 1,25 oz Silver 2015
The Canadian Mint has been known for years for minting coins in the purest 9999 silver and this coin of unusual weight continues that tradition. Each of these 1.25-ounce coins features an image of a galloping bison in its natural habitat."The bison (Bison bison) or American bison is a large placental mammal of the vertebrate family, order Even-toed Ungulates, the largest mammal of North America today. Occurrence: prairies and rare, clear-cut forests of North America. In the wild, it lived in huge herds; it is estimated that before the colonisation of America by Europeans, the bison population numbered millions of individuals. By the end of the 19th century, it faced the threat of extinction, mainly due to overharvesting; buffalo hunting was then a favourite sport of whites armed with firearms. By the 1890s, the bison population was estimated at around 20,000 individuals." The obverse of the coin depicts a massive bison running across the prairie. The upper half shows the country of origin of the coin (Canada)and the year the coin was minted (2015) At the lower edge, you will find information about the weight (1.25 oz) and the proof of the coin (like all Canadian-made coins, it is a 9999 proof).The coin's reverse contains information on its denomination ($8). Traditionally, we can also admire the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
