ELK Wapiti Sculpture of Majestic Animals 3D Silver Coin 100$ Canada 2017

The reverse design by Canadian big game sculptor Karl Lansing presents a stunning rendition of one of Canada's most iconic species: the elk (Cervus canadensis). Magnificent gold plating highlights the sculptured details that convey the ungulate's wild beauty through the uniquely shaped, silver embellishment that rises up from the coin's surface. The elk's solid build and imposing antlers are on full display, as is the varied texture of its fur. Moving across the open landscape, the elk has paused mid-step to lift its head towards the sky and unleash a powerful bugle that puts both mates and rivals on alert. On top of the coin's reverse, the inscriptions: "CANADA" - the issue country and "2017" - the issue year. On the bottom, the inscriptions: "100 DOLLARS" - the face value. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen and "D.G. REGINA".