The elusive wolf’s piercing gaze comes to life on this 1 oz. pure silver coin, the follow-up to The Mint’s 2019 Black and Gold: The Canadian Horse coin.

Inspired by the yin and yang symbol, one wolf is plated with gold and the other with black rhodium, and the striking contrast between the two finishes will subtly affect how you interpret the engraved art.

The circular reverse design by Claude Thivierge features a contrasting “yin and yang”-like representation of the grey wolf (Canis lupus). Two wolves are positioned chin-to-chin to illustrate the tight social bonds that exist between pack members and each wolf has fixed its gaze on the viewer. Gold and black rhodium plating perfectly splits this engraved image into two opposite but complementary halves. The obverse features the gold-plated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

For centuries, the wolf, a highly intelligent and social species has been feared and unfairly maligned as the villain in children’s stories. Yet it is that same hunting instinct that makes the wolf an essential part of its ecosystem, where it helps maintain the balance between flora and fauna, predator and prey.

Mintage is limited to 4,500 coins worldwide.

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99.99% pure silver
GST/HST exempt
Qualifies for free shipping

Product # 245731

$20 Pure Silver Coin - Black and Gold: The Grey Wolf (2021)