Gold Coin Royal Canadian Mint: Bison 1/4 oz Gold 2021

Gold Coin Royal Canadian Mint: Bison 1/4 oz Gold 2021

The 2021 Gold Bison coin combines high gold purity with a subject drawn from North American wildlife. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, it depicts an animal closely associated with the continent's vast prairies. It appeals to those who choose gold bullion coins and appreciate their subject matter and carefully rendered relief.

Canadian gold and a symbol of wildlife

The coin contains 1/4 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold. It measures 20 mm in diameter, has a reeded edge and carries a face value of 10 Canadian dollars. Its fractional format offers a smaller unit of precious metal for a collection. The BU finish retains the character of a bullion coin, while lines radiating across the surface provide a distinctive background on both sides.

The American bison is North America's largest land mammal. Its powerful body, pronounced hump and thick coat form one of the most recognisable images of the continent's wildlife. This subject evokes a rich natural heritage and gives the Canadian gold coin an identity that extends beyond its precious metal content.

Obverse and reverse

Obverse depicts a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The inscriptions ELIZABETH II and D.G. REGINA surround it, with the denomination 10 DOLLARS below.

Reverse shows a bison crossing a grassy plain. The relief highlights the animal's powerful build and the texture of its coat. CANADA 2021, the fineness 9999 and the bilingual inscription FINE GOLD 1/4 OZ OR PUR complete the composition.