GREAT HORNED OWL Zentangle Art 2 Oz Silver Coin 30$ Canada 2018

The reverse design by Canadian artist Jori van der Linde presents a stylized, artistic take on the traditional image of a great horned owl. The bird of prey's familiar features are unmistakable, especially its piercing gaze, hooked beak and the shape of its ear-like tufts; but its layered plumage is transformed by an elaborate mix of repetitive abstract patterns that are each more intricate than the next. Every pattern is painstakingly brought to life by a complex mix of precision engraving and sophisticated frosting, with varying thickness of lines, shaded elements, and relief that add a sense of layered depth and contrast to the overall arrangement. On top of the reverse, the inscription: "CANADA" – the issuing country. On the bottom, the inscriptions: "30 DOLLARS" – the face value and "2018" – the year of issue. The obverse recreates one of the patterns seen on the reverse (albeit on a larger scale), and features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen and "D · G · REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina.