2016 Canada Geometry in Art Caribou 1oz Silver Coin NGC PF 70 UCAM

$159.00

Item specifics
Year of Issue:2016
Issuing Country:Canada
Denomination:$20
Weight:1 oz
Composition:.9999 Silver
Finish:Colorized, Proof
Mintage:7,500
Diameter:40mm
Certification:NGC
Grade:PF 70 UCAM

A mighty northern resident and a Canadian icon, the caribou (Rangifer tarandus) perfectly at home in the Canadian boreal forest that is so artfully depicted in the coin’s reverse. In the stillness of a cold evening, two caribou and the first snowfall of the season offer the only movement along the tranquil landscape. As is characteristic of low poly art, the rich color variants add a remarkable vibrancy to the powerful wilderness portrait by recreating light and shadows, which soften the polygons to give a curvature to the caribou’s build and soft waves along the river that stretches from side to side.

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Special features:
  • The incomparable Geometry In Art series continues its contemporary interpretation of Canada’s most famous icons with a fine silver coin that celebrates the caribou.
  • CUTTING-EDGE TECHNIQUES FOR A DIMENSIONAL DESIGN: Exceptional engraving, relief and the application of different finishing techniques add distinctiveness to the polygon shapes that form the stylized image, resulting in a stunning composition that showcases our exceptional level of craftsmanship and innovative artistic vision!
  • SPECTACULAR USE OF COLOURS: In keeping with the low poly art style, vibrant colours play with our perception of light and dimension in this portrait of caribou set in a peace full forest setting.
  • CRAFTED IN 99.99% PURE SILVER with a low mintage set to only 7,500 worldwide.
  • A collectible piece of art whose artistic merit will appeal to anyone with a passion for original art and design.
  • Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

 

About the Design:

Designed by Canadian artist Calder Moore, this coin uses “low poly” art, the same technique at the heart of the video game industry. Here, multiple polygon shapes come together to form two caribou making their way across a shallow river in the boreal forest. Amazing sculpting techniques and contrasting finishes define each individual polygon, while the hard lines and sharp corners of the geometric shapes add dramatic texture to the scene.