Wildlife: Cougar 1 oz Silver 2012
The silver Puma coin, is a coin from the Predator collection, minted at the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM). The puma, otherwise known as a cougar, is a large mammal that inhabits steppe areas and forests. Pumas are extremely agile and vigorous. Considered one of the fastest animals. In most areas, its main food is deer. It also attacks domestic animals such as dogs and horses. The cougar is considered to be the largest meowing cat, capable of leaps as high as 7 metres and as long as 12 metres. The Royal Canadian Mint was officially opened in 1908 by Governor General Earl Grey, minting the first fifty-cent coin produced on Canadian soil. Silver is mainly used as a precious metal. Sterling silver alloyed with copper is used for jewellery, crockery and cutlery. It is also used in the production of medals. High-end musical instruments, such as flutes, are made from this alloy. Silver is a very malleable and forgeable (slightly harder than gold) monovalent metal of group 11, with a shiny lustre that can be easily polished.The obverse features the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II, the denomination ($5). The reverse of the coin shows an image of a cougar during a leap, as well as the grade in which the coin was struck (Ag .9999) and the name of the country (Canada) in which it is produced. SINGLE PUNCHES ARE SHIPPED IN PLASTIC ROUND CAPS STATE: PERIOD .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. 
