2017 Canada Wildlife Series Grizzly Bear 1.5 oz Silver BU Coin
Experience the Power of Canada’s Grizzly Bear
The 2017 Canada Wildlife Series Grizzly Bear 1.5 oz Silver BU Coin showcases one of North America’s most recognizable wild animals. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this coin contains 1.5 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver. It also carries an $8 Canadian legal tender denomination. With its detailed wildlife design and higher silver weight, this release appeals to both collectors and precious metals investors.
The grizzly bear represents strength, resilience, and survival in Canada’s rugged wilderness. The reverse captures that spirit through a powerful image of a grizzly standing on a rocky ledge. Its mouth opens in a fierce roar, while the detailed engraving emphasizes the bear’s muscular build and natural features. As a result, the design creates a dramatic tribute to one of Canada’s most impressive native animals.
Detailed Wildlife Design from the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint brings the grizzly bear to life through carefully crafted engraving. The reverse includes inscriptions that identify the coin’s weight, purity, and country of origin. In addition, radial lines add a distinctive visual effect to the surface.
These radial lines appear on both the obverse and reverse. They help create a brilliant appearance as light moves across the coin. Meanwhile, the reeded edge adds a traditional finishing detail.
The obverse features Susanna Blunt’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. It also displays the coin’s $8 face value. Together, these elements confirm the coin’s Canadian legal tender status and connect the release to the Royal Canadian Mint’s established coinage tradition.
1.5 Ounces of .9999 Fine Silver
This coin contains 1.5 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver. It measures 38 mm in diameter and has a thickness of 4.5 mm. The Brilliant Uncirculated finish preserves the coin’s original mint appearance while allowing collectors to appreciate the detailed wildlife artwork.
The Royal Canadian Mint also designed this issue with practical storage in mind. Multiples of 15 coins come packaged in plastic tubes. All other quantities receive protective packaging. In addition, collectors can choose to add an attractive presentation box to their order for enhanced display.
A Continuing Legacy of the Canadian Wildlife Series
The original Canadian Wildlife Series launched in 2011 and featured six iconic 1 oz silver designs. These included the wolf, grizzly bear, cougar, moose, pronghorn antelope, and wood bison. The series became popular among collectors who appreciated its combination of Canadian wildlife imagery and high-purity silver.
This 2017 Grizzly Bear release continues that collecting tradition in a larger 1.5 oz format. Therefore, it offers an appealing option for collectors who enjoy Canadian wildlife coins and Royal Canadian Mint products.
Add a Canadian Wildlife Classic to Your Collection
The 2017 Silver Grizzly Bear combines recognizable Canadian imagery, .9999 fine silver, and a distinctive 1.5 oz weight. Its Brilliant Uncirculated condition and detailed bear design make it a versatile addition to a modern silver collection.
At GR Reserve, we leverage more than 100 years of precious metals experience through our family-owned heritage dating back to 1915. As distributors for over 35 world mints, we bring products once exclusive to wholesalers to the retail masses. Our customer-first philosophy supports transparency, education, and competitive pricing. We remain a true retail destination for collectors and precious metals investors. GR Reserve – Your Leader In Modern Collectible Numismatic Coins.
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