Wildlife Series

The Royal Canadian Mint publishes a new coin of the "Wild Life" series - the "Silver Grizzly 2011" (one ounce).

In total, the "Wild Life" series consists of six different coins, which also bear six different motives. These are designed with reference to the animal life in the Canadian forests.

Two of these limited coins are published annually, each in a limited edition of one million pieces.

In Canada the coin is legal tender and with a nominal value of five Canadian dollars.

Facts about the coin "Grizzly"
Nominal value ($ CAN): $ 5
Fineness: .9999 Silver
Weight: 31 110 grams (1 ounce)
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 3.15 mm
Packaging: Master Pack of 500 - 20 tubes with 25 coins
Availability: End of March 2011



½ Oz Britannia

In addition another new release is imminent. The British Royal Mint, publisher of the “Silver Britannia” (1 Oz) has decided, due to the market situation and the associated high silver prices, to produce a ½ Oz “Silver Britannia”.  Also this coin is introduced as legal tender in the UK with a nominal value of one GBP.

There is a limited edition of only 50,000 units planned. A rapid sale of this small quantity is expected. Moreover, the British Royal Mint reports that even the complete annual volume is sold out.

Facts about Coin ½ Oz “Silver Britannia “

Face Value: 1 British pound (GBP)
Diameter: 27mm
Silver fineness: 958/1000)
Quality: Bullion
Weight: 16.22 grams
Availability: In early May