The Wood Bison, brought to life on this pure platinum four coin collectable set, once dominated the western plains. It was a critical source of food and materials for Indigenous communities that virtually collapsed when over-hunting by Europeans decimated bison populations. Conservation efforts have begun to re-establish bison populations, but they remain far below their former million-mark.
All collectable coins have been previously owned. Conditions will vary.
Metal Type: Platinum
Purity: 99.95
Mint: RCM
Year: 1997
Mintage: 1,000
Diameter: 1oz = 30 mm, 1/2oz = 25 mm, 1/4oz = 20 mm, 1/10oz = 16 mm
Weight: 1oz = 31.16g, 1/2oz = 15.59g, 1/4oz = 7.8g, 1/10oz = 3.13g
Packaging: Wood case with RCM branded green velveteen box and certificate
Artists: Chris Bacon (reverse), Dora de Pedery-Hunt (obverse)