2021 Canada $250 Bold Bison Extraordinarily High Relief Pure Gold Coin (No Tax)

2021 Canada $250 Bold Bison Extraordinarily High Relief Pure Gold Coin (No Tax)

Extraordinarily high relief, extraordinarily detailed. The follow-up to the Royal Canadian Mint's first Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) coin minted in a proof finish, this showpiece is an exquisitely sculpted work of art. Its reverse features a mesmerizing portrait that rises up from the coin's mirror-like surface to reach a height of nearly 6 mm – over four times higher than an Ultra High Relief (UHR) coin of the same diameter.

Rendered here in three-dimensional form, the bison's imposing features instantly command attention – especially in 99.99% pure gold and against a high-shine finish that provides maximum visual impact.

A must-have for gold collectors and nature enthusiasts, this EHR pure gold coin is the perfect fusion of modern technology and classic Canadiana.

On the reverse of the 2021 $250 Bold Bison, Canadian artist Derek C. Wicks has created a striking three-quarter portrait of a bison that has a solemn expression as it gazes towards the right. Its unique features – the upturned horns, the muscled hump behind the shoulder – and the textural variations of its fur are all accentuated by the extraordinary high relief, which allows for a greater depth of engraved details. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Specifications:
Item Number: 201331
Composition: 99.99% Pure Gold
Mintage: 205
Weight: 63.27 g
Diameter: 36 mm
Face Value: $250.00
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Derek C. Wicks

Special Features:
• The follow-up to 2020's Proud Bald Eagle coin, this 99.99% pure gold wildlife portrait features Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) engraving that elevates the art to breathtaking effect.
• On your coin's reverse, the engraved relief soars to a height of nearly 6 mm. It's an incredible feat of engineering, especially when you consider that Ultra High Relief coins of the same diameter usually offer only 1.4 mm of height.
• The incomparable shine of a mirror-like finish illuminates all the intricately sculpted details that add realism to the art.
• One of the Royal Canadian Mint's most intricately detailed bison portraits yet. From start to finish, this EHR coin is designed to leave a lasting impression and it's a fitting tribute to the titan of the Canadian prairies.

Packaging:
Coin comes encapsulated in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wood case with black beauty box.