Pièce 2 onces d'argent Weather Watch : Bison Robert Bateman 2024 | Monnaie royale canadienne

Pause and revel in nature’s majesty with this Bateman original

Strength, power, resilience—the very qualities that inspire awe for the mighty bison are beautifully captured in Robert Bateman’s Weather Watch – Bison. Rendered in 99.99% pure silver, its portrait of a bison at rest—calm but still alert, and ready to weather any storm—reflects the artist’s appreciation for our wildlife heritage, and his commitment to fostering deep connections with the natural world through realism.

Add another Bateman original to your growing art collection.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• A 2024 Robert Bateman exclusive. This fine silver coin features another stunning work of art by internationally renowned wildlife artist and naturalist, Robert Bateman.
• An icon of the grasslands. Your coin’s reverse is a finely engraved rendering of Robert Bateman’s Weather Watch – Bison. It joins a growing list of Bateman originals that have graced RCM coins: 2019’s Into the Light – Lion, 2020’s Summertime Polar Bear, 2021’s Wolf Sketch, 2022’s Snowy Owl on Driftwood and 2023’s Vantage Point – Bald Eagle. Collect them all!
• Low mintage. Only 3,750 coins are available to collectors worldwide—a lower mintage than in 2023.
• Includes the artist’s signature. Like a limited-edition print, the artist’s signature is engraved on your coin’s reverse.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

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

MASTERFULLY ENGRAVED

Crafted in 2 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, your coin’s 50 mm diameter allows for a wealth of finely engraved details that capture the spirit of both the original art and its subject.

The coin’s reverse features an engraved rendering of Weather Watch – Bison by Canadian artist Robert Bateman. Shown in side-profile, a bison (Bison bison) remains alert while calmly resting on a sandy bank in the open grasslands. The reverse includes the text “CANADA 2024”, the denomination of “30 DOLLARS” and an engraved reproduction of the artist’s signature. The obverse features a nature-themed pattern and the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

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. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. 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.