1 oz 2025 Great Hunters: Grey Wolf Ultra High Relief Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

The grey wolf, one of the Great Hunters immortalized in gold and presented in Ultra High Relief.

Teamwork, persistence and adaptability—these are the traits that assure a wolf pack’s survival, and they have helped cement the grey wolf’s reputation as one of the Great Hunters. Unlike ambush predators such as the cougar (Coin #2 in this series), the grey wolf (Coin #3) is a pursuit predator, capable of chasing its prey over long distances and adjusting its tactics as circumstances change. The hunt itself is a coordinated group effort, as illustrated from the prey’s perspective on this 99.99% pure gold Ultra High Relief (UHR) coin, with each pack member contributing to a common goal—an inspiring example of the complexity and wonder of the Canadian wilderness.

*Don’t turn your back on this master tactician.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Third gold coin in the Great Hunters series. Marvel at this close view of one of Canada’s most fascinating predators, the grey wolf. Working with other pack members, the grey wolf gives chase and is clearly gaining on its quarry on your coin’s reverse, which shows the hunt from the prey’s perspective.
• A more expansive UHR view than ever before. Each coin in RCM's Great Hunters series is distinguished by multi-level relief heights made possible by the most innovative UHR minting relief technique yet.
• A rich, golden gleam. Your coin is crafted in 99.99% pure gold and features a luminous proof finish. Also available as a 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin.
• A limited collectible. Mintage is limited to just 400 coins worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

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

STUNNING ULTRA HIGH RELIEF

The Ultra High Relief height of 1.8 mm brings outstanding height and depth to this stunning gold portrait of a grey wolf on the hunt in the Canadian wilderness.

MUTIPLE FROSTINGS FOR DYNAMIC LIGHT PLAY

Multiple frostings alter the way light reflects off the different design elements, creating a more realistic rendering of both the hunter and its surroundings.

AN EMILY DAMSTRA ORIGINAL

Your coin’s reverse was designed by Emily Damstra, the award-winning artist who has created many coin designs for the Royal Canadian Mint and the United States Mint, including the American Silver Eagle Type 2 coin.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wolves are highly intelligent. They track and observe their prey, often targeting individuals that show signs of weakness or illness, while also assessing how the terrain and weather conditions might be used to their advantage.

Engraved in Ultra High Relief (UHR), the reverse design by artist Emily Damstra brings the viewer face-to-face with the grey wolf (Canis lupus) in the Canadian wilderness. The wolf in the foreground leads the chase and is trailed by other members of the pack as it moves swiftly across the rocky forest terrain, even making a hairpin turn while closing in on its fleeing prey. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.