Canada: 2018 $100 Keepers of Parliament: The Beaver 10 oz. Pure Silver Gold-Plated Coin

Canada: 2018 $100 Keepers of Parliament: The Beaver 10 oz. Pure Silver Gold-Plated Coin

Design: Designed by artist Patrick Bélanger, your coin offers a rare close-up of the beaver sculpture that stands atop the ceremonial entrance on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ont. The deliberate positioning of the beaver helps convey the height (1 metre) of the actual stone sentinel, while a frontal view emphasizes the facial features and textural details. The industrious animal emblem of Canada grips an unusual shield bearing the floral emblems of five European cultures that figure prominently in Canadian history: the English Tudor rose, the Scottish thistle, the Irish shamrock, the French fleur-de-lis and the Welsh leek. Gold plating selectively highlights the heraldic-themed element and a scattering of maple leaves. To the right of the sculpture is an ornamental flourish, whose floral motif is based on a frieze that also adorns the Centre Block's grand entrance. The reverse includes the face value, "100 DOLLARS", and the words "CANADA 2018". The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Mintage: 750

Composition: 99.99% pure silver

Finish: Proof

Weight (g): 311.53

Diameter (mm): 76.25

Edge: serrated

Face value: $100

Artist: Patrick Bélanger (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Packaging: Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.