1 oz 2014 Wolverine Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

The wolverine is the largest member of the Mustelidae (weasel) family. This stout animal enjoys a fearsome "tough guy" reputation.

Much of the wolverine's notoriety can be attributed to its secretive ways, low population density and remote northerly range in central and western Canada. It's one of the nation's least understood animals, but as researchers continue to study the wolverine, they are discovering it is one of nature's great powerhouses.

The wolverine's strength is far beyond its stature. Its powerful jaws can bite through moose tibia, and its teeth have evolved to eat frozen meat and bones. It has long, semi-retractable claws that it uses primarily for digging and climbing. And while the wolverine is known to ferociously defend its food from larger predators, it is primarily a scavenger rather than a hunter of live prey.

A variety of finishes creates this distinctive wood block portrait of the wolverine in its habitat. Order yours today!

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships in a plastic flip sleeve without certificate
• Consisting of 1.015 oz 9999 Fine Silver
• This coin has a rare 40mm diameter
• Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt
• Reverse: Features a woodblock inspired design of a wolverine in front of the symbolic elements of its natural Canadian habitat designed by Tivadar Bote along with the issuing country, year of issue, and legal tender value
• This was the last coin issued for the Royal Canadian Mint’s “Untamed Canada” series

This coin was designed by Canadian artist Tivadar Bote and features the woodblock-style portrait of a wolverine set against a sunburst motif bearing symbolic elements of the wolverine's Canadian habitat. The outer frame is engraved with the species' Latin name, "Gulo Gulo," the word "CANADA," the date "2014," and the face value of "20 DOLLARS."