2014 Canada 1/10 oz .9999 fine gold Woolly Mammoth — SKU #34201

Description

This 2014 1/10 oz .9999 fine gold proof coin from the Royal Canadian Mint pays tribute to a giant beast that used to roam North America up until the end of the Ice Age: The Woolly Mammoth. The Wooly Mammoth, a furry cousin of today’s modern Elephant, was once prized by ancient humans for its meat and ivory tusks. Some historians believe that they were even used for transportation, construction, and even battle purposes! Now, having been extinct for nearly 10,000 years, the Wooly Mammoth can only be found reconstructed from bones in museums. This coin pays homage to this magnificent creature and is a perfect gift for the goldbug. It comes in a presentation box with certificates of authenticity and is limited to a strict mintage of only 3,000 coins!

Obverse: The likeness of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, the denomination and date are all inscribed.

Reverse: A Woolly Mammoth crossing the frozen flatlands of North America. Also inscribed are the weight and purity.