coins and more: 2921) Grizzly Bear, Canada: A $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) 2.00 Oz Commemorative Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 2023:

2921) Grizzly Bear, Canada: A $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) 2.00 Oz Commemorative Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 2023:

About the Grizzly Bear:

The Grizzly Bear ("Ursus arctos horribilis"), also known as the "North American brown bear" (or "Grizzly"), is a population or subspecies of the brown bear inhabiting North America.

Meaning of "Grizzly":

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (of the Lewis and Clarke expedition first described it as "Grisley", which could be interpreted as either "Grizzly" (i.e., "Grizzled"—that is, with grey-tipped hair) or "Grisly" ("fear-inspiring" or "gruesome").

(The Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the "Corps of Discovery Expedition", was the United States expedition to map and make friends with the Native Americans in the newly acquired western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase)

In addition to the Mainland Grizzly (Ursus arctos horribilis), other morphological forms of brown bear in North America are sometimes identified as grizzly bears.

These include three living populations—the Kodiak Bear (U. a. middendorffi), the Kamchatka bear (U. a. beringianus), and the Peninsular Grizzly (U. a. gyas) - as well as the extinct California grizzly (U. a. californicus), Mexican Grizzly (U. a. nelsoni), and Ungava-Labrador Grizzly (U. a. ungavaesis).

On average, grizzly bears near the coast tend to be larger while inland grizzlies tend to be smaller.

Grizzly bears have one of the lowest reproduction rates of all land mammals in Canada.

A sow (mother) will have her first cubs when she’s five-to-eight-years old, and it might be another four or five years until her next cub (the average lifespan for a Grizzly Bear in the wild is 20 to 25 years).

While Grizzly Bears are omnivores, personal diets vary from bear to bear, depending on their environment and available resources.

During their time together, a mother will typically teach her cubs to dig up roots and search for carrion in spring, feast on berries and grasses in summer, and spawning salmon later in the season and go grubbing for insects and larvae in fall.

All Canadian Grizzlies hibernate, so they need to pack on as much fat as possible in late summer and early fall.

The Coin:

The Reverse of the $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Coin features a rare and scenic view of a Grizzly Bear (Ursos arctos horribilis) mother and her two cubs enjoying a quiet moment in the wilds of western Canada.

Set in a traditionally engraved landscape, the wildlife portrait is enhanced with multifaceted engraving that gives the grizzly bears a more three-dimensional form.

Female Grizzlies - "Mama Bears" - are known to be fiercely protective of their cubs and will aggressively defend them at all costs.

But in the absence of perceived threats, a sow reveals her softer side, nurturing her young through their first three years of life and imparting the life lessons needed to ensure their survival.

A mix of geometric shapes in a realistic landscape makes for an interesting/compelling design that leaves a lasting impression.

The Obverse of the 2023 Grizzly Bear Silver $30 Coin depicts an effigy of Late Queen Elizabeth II facing right designed by Susanna Blunt. The Obverse features a polygon pattern in the background. An array of laser-engraved polygon shapes—a nod to the multifaceted elements on the Reverse—form a dynamic pattern behind the effigy.

This face also bears a special marking at centre left that includes four pearls symbolising the four effigies that have featured on Canadian Coins at various points of time, and the double date of her reign.

The specifications of the Silver Proof Coin are:

Country: Canada; Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.07.2023; Denomination: $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN); Coin Theme: "Grizzly Bear"; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 2.00 Oz or 62.69 grams; Diameter/Size: 50.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM); Mintage: 4,500 pieces; Edge: Serrated; Designers: W. Allan Hancock (Reverse), Susanna Blunt (Obverse).

- The coin is encapsulated and presented in a black clamshell with black beauty box, and a numbered/serialised Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

- This is only the second 2.00 oz. coin to feature multifaceted engraving, an innovative approach to minting dimensional art. The highly reflective geometric facets elevate the fauna design and transform it into something truly unique.

Canada's Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series Posts on this blog:

1) The Shag Harbour Incident, Canada: The second $20 Silver Proof Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint recalling the unexplained phenomenon: Year of Coin issue: 2019

2) The Clarenville, N.L. Event, Canada: The third $20 Silver Proof Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint recalling this Unexplained phenomenon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) The Montreal incident, Canada: "Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series": The Fourth Coin in the Series": A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin minted by the Poyal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the unexplained Montreal Incident: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "The Yukon Encounter", Canada: "Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series": The Fifth Coin in the Series: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Rectangular Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the unexplained Yukon Encounter: Year of Coin issue: 2022

New Generation Coin Series:

1) "Nuliajuk", Canada: First Coin in the "New Generation Coin Series" features a story from the "Inuit Nunangat" Region: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin celebrationg the first stories of the Canadian Peoples: Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) Red River Metis Beadwork", Canada: "New Generatioons Silver Coin Series": Second Coin in the Series: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin depicting this Indigenoous Canadian Art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

3) National Indigenous People's Day (NIPD) celebrates the heritages, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) 1 Oz Commemorative Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 2023

4) An "Inuk" and a Quilliq", Canada: New 1/20 Ounce $10 Coins minted in Arctic Gold by the Royal Canadian Mint symbolise cultural diversity in Canada and features deeply symbolic elements that are important expressions of Inuit identity: Year of Coin issue: 2020

5) "The Fur Trade of the Cree Peoples", Canada: Fourth $200 Gold Coin in the "Early Canadian History Coin Series" brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Year of Coin issue: 2021

For other interesting posts on the Coins and Banknotes of Canada, please visit the following links:

1) Coins of Canada, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint

2) Canada 150: Celebrating Canada's sesquicentennial in 2017: Issue of 5 circulation coins to celebrate the milestone

3) Banknotes and coins of Denmark (Part II): Also contains a brief about the Skuldelev Viking ships

4) Viking Ships: 3 Coin Series from the Royal Canadian Mint: First coin in the Series: $20 Silver Coin titled "Northern Fury" released in January 2018

5) Viking Ships: Second Coin in the Series: $20 Silver coin titled "Viking Voyage" released in February 2018:

6) Viking Ships: Third Coin in the Series: $20 Silver Coin titled "Dragon Ship" released in March 2018

7) Inuksuk: Iconic Canada: A $20 Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in January 2018

8) Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB): 100th Anniversary: A set of Silver coin of $30 and a Medallion issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 21st March 2018

9) "Keepers of Parliament" Coin Series, Canada: The first coin in the 10 Oz selectively Gold Plated Silver Coin Series features the Unicorn, issued in June 2018

10) "Pacific Sunset": Canadian Coasts Square 3 Coin Series: The first $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 04.07.2018

11) "Keepers of the Parliament" Coin Series, Canada: The second coin in the 10 Oz. selectively Gold-plated Silver Coin features the "Beaver", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, in August 2018

12) "Centre Block of Parliament Buildings" (3 Cents Postage Stamp commemorating Canada's Diamond Jubilee issued on 29.06.1927) depicted on a rectangular stamp shaped coin: First Coin in a 3-Stamp Series from Royal Canadian Mint, which recreate some of the most memorable stamps of the early 20th Century

13) "True North": Canadian Coasts Square 3-Coin Series: The second $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in August 2018

14) "Atlantic Coves": Canadian Coasts Square 3 Coin Series: The third $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in September 2018

15) The Salmon Run, Canada: A rectangular $25 Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, Canada to highlight this natural annual event which attracts several predators, including Grizzly Bears and Eagles (2018)

16) Viola Desmond, Civil Rights Activist and the first Canadian woman to feature on a circulation Banknote: A $10 Polymer Banknote issued bt the Bank of Canada on 19.11.2018: Canada's first vertically oriented Banknote issuedby the Bank of Canada on 19.11.2018

17) 90th Anniversary of the Armistice of 1918: A Commemorative Circulation 25 Cents coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa in 2008

18) Canada's Vikings of Vinland: The Viking Age: "Norse Gods" 3-Coin Series:The first 20 Dollars Silver Coin (with selective Gold plating) issued by the Royal Canadian Mint

19) Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada: Trade tokens & Pins: introduced in 2018, with a second edition issued in 2019:

20) "Marvel of Avian Flight", Canada: A three Silver Coin Seriestitled - "Majestic Birds in Motion" being brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint featuring the Canadian Geese, the Greathorned Owl and the Golden Eagles: First Coin issue date: 25.07.2019

21) Northern Lights over Parliament Hill, Canada, revealed through Black Light Technology: A 20 Dollars Silver, Proof Coin with applied colour issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) on 06.08.2019

22) Centennial Flame Monument on Parliament Hill, Canada: A Double Crown Sized Silver 50 Dollars Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Coin issue date: 2019

23) "Canadian Horse", Canada: Royal Mint Canada issues a 20 Dollars Gold and Black Rhodium plated Silver Proof Coin: Year of issue marked as 2020:

24) Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice: A $20 (Twenty Canadian Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Coin issue date/year: 2016

25) Red Maple Coin, Canada: "Maple Leaf Annual Coin Series" from the Royal Canadian Mint (RAM): A $10 (10 Dollars) Silver coin issued in 2019

26) "Canadian Fun and festivities" Coin series, Canada: This 3 Dollars Silver Coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, features bringing home a Christmas "Cut-your-own-Tree" from the Wild:

27) Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canada: Centenary Anniversary (1920-2020): Silver Piedfort Bullion 10 Dollar Coins commemorate the milestone

28) "Franklin's Lost Expedition", Canada: 175th Anniversary of the unsuccessful voyage for the discovery of the North-west passage in the Arctic resulting in the loss of both ships - HMS Erebus & HMS Franklin: Year of Coin issue: 2020

29) "Hudson's Bay Company", Canada: 350th Anniversary of its establishment (1670-2020): Second Coin issued in the "Moments to Hold Coin Series": A 5 Dollars Silver Coin brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 05/2020

30) Bill Reid (1920-1998), Haida Artist, Canada: 100th Anniversary (1920-2020) of the Birth of the Haida Artist IIluwas, known as Bill Reid: Commemorative $2, $1, 20 Cents, 10 Cents & 5 Cents Coins & $200 (Gold) Coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Yeat: 2020

31) North-west Territories, Canada: 150th Anniversary (1870-2020): A $30 (Thirty Canadian Dollars) Silver Proof Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, celebrates the milestone: Year of Coin issue: 2020

32) An "Inuk" and a Quilliq", Canada: New 1/20 Ounce $10 Coins minted in Arctic Gold by the Royal Canadian Mint symbolise cultural diversity in Canada and features deeply symbolic elements that are important expressions of Inuit identity: Year of Coin issue: 2020

33) Klondike Gold Rush, Canada: 125th Anniversary (1895-2020): Commemorative Gold Coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint in the denominations of $50, $10, $5 and $1: Date of Coin issue: 2020 (with year of issue engraved as 2021)

34) The Four Winds: Pathfinders in Canada: A 14 piece Silver Coin Puzzle Set (Centre-piece - $50, 13 Puzzle pieces - $20 each) depict famous Canadian Pathfinders, Cartographers and Chroniclers over 1,000 year of Canadian history: Puzzle Set minted by the Royal Canadian Mint: Date of Coin Puzzle set issue:13.10.2020

35) "Forever Mark Diamond", Canada: A $500 (Five Hundred Dollars) Gold Coin in the shape of a Diamond, with a Forevermark Black Label 0.20 ct. Diamond embedded in it: Year of Coin issue: 2020

36) The Shag Harbour Incident, Canada: The second $20 Silver Proof Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint recalling the unexplained phenomenon: Year of Coin issue: 2019

37) i) "Trans-Canadian Railway", Canada: "The First 100 Years of Confederation Coin Series": The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the first Silver $50 Coin in the three coin Series depicting the Railway: Date of Coin issue: 12.01.2021

37) ii) "Steamship Travel", Canada: "The First 100 Years of Confederation Coin Series": The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the second Silver $50 Coin in the three coin Series depicting the "Steamship travel by Sea": Date of Coin issue: 02.03.2021

38) The story of "Black Loyalists" in Canada: A Legacy of Courage: A $20 (Twenty Canadian Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Year of Coin Release: 2021

39) "Thanatotheristes degrootorum" ("Reaper of Death"), Canada: "Discovering Dinosaurs" Coin Series: A $20 (Twenty Canadian Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

40) "Ramming Bighorn Sheep Art", Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Canada has brought out a contemporary Wildlife portrait done in the distinct Northwest Coast Art Style featured on a 200 Dollars Gold Coin: Year of Coin Release: 2021

41) "The Avro CF-105 Arrow", Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Canada has brought out a $20 (Twent Dollars - Canadian) celebrating this Supersonic Interceptor Aviation Marvel (1953-1959), which was built in Canada: Year of Coin Release: 2021

42) $2 Coin, "Toonie", Canada: 25th Anniversary of "Toonie" $2 Coin (introduced in 1996) celebrated with Silver Coin paired with the legacy replacement $2 Banknote set released by the Royal Canadian Mint: Year of Coin & Banknote set issued: 2021

43) "The Bluenose", Canada: Centenary Anniversary (1921-2021): Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has brought out a $100 Gold Coin celebrating the milestone of the iconic schooner: Year of Coin issue: 2021

44) "Super Incused Maple Leaf", Canada: 25th Anniversary of the Maple Leaf being designated as the Arboreal Emblem of Canada: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has brought out the World's first Super-incused Silver Bullion Coins with a deep incuse strike: Year of Coin issue: 2021

45) "Snowbirds Aerial Aerobatics Squadron", Canada: 50th Anniversary of its formation (1971-2021):A $50 (Fifty Dollars - Canadian) Silver Coin with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

46) The Klondike Gold Rush, Canada: 125th Anniversary Commemoration (1896-2021): i) A set of Seven Commemorative Circulation coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in two versions of the Klondike-themed $1 coin, and five classic circulation pieces: $2, $1, 25-cent, 10-cent and 5-cent coins; ii) A $200 Commemorative Collector Gold Bullion Coin: Year of Coins issue: 2021

47) North America's Great Lakes, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin (with applied colour) featuring the Great Lakes - Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2021

48) Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Canada: A 50 Cent Nickel Plated Steel Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) issued with lenticular technology which presents day-night features as one tilts the Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2022

49) Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg", Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin features the Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2022

50) The Ghost Ship of Chaleur Bay & the Northumberland Strait, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin depicting a glow-in-the dark apparition of the Centuries old legend: Year of Coin issue: 2022

51) "Visions of Canada": The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin celebrating Canada's Pristine Countryside & The Natural Beauty of Canada: Year of Coin issue: 2022

52)i)"The Mighty Bison", Canada: "Canadian Wildife Coin Series": A $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin showcases this distinctive species of the Great White North: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

52) ii) "The Timber Wolf", Canada: "Canadian Wildlife Coin Series": $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - CAN) Gold Proof and $25 (Twenty-Five Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin showcase this wild animal: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

53) "The Sea Otter", Canada: "Black and Gold Silver Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin showcases this species which is at the Point of Extinction: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

54) Wildlife & Landscapes, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has brought out a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Proof and Colour Silver Coin which depicts iconic wildlife and landscapes in Canadian Collage: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

55) Red Knights Aerobatic Squadron, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Proof Silver and Colour Coins celebrating the legendary aerobatic squadron: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

56) Pingualuit Crater Lake, Nunavik )"Crystal Eye of Nunavik"), Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Silver Coin with Black Light Effect: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023: Shipping: 17.03.2023 onwards

57) Vantage Point - Bald Eagle (an original artwork by Robert Bateman), Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin which reflects Bateman's abiding love of nature and his commitment to its preservaton: Date of Coin issue: 30.03.2023

58) The Northern Cardinal, Canada: "Mother Nature Coin Series": A $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) depicting this mid-sized songbird: Date of Coin issue: 15.05.2023

59) The Majestic Polar Bear and Cubs, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $5 (Five Dollars - CAN) Silver Bullion Collector Coin depicting a Majestic Polar Bear and two Cubs: Date of Coin issue: 13.04.2023

60) The Majestic Polar Bear and Cubs, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $5 (Five Dollars - CAN) Gold Bullon Collector Coin depicting a Majestic Polar Bear and two Cubs: Date of Coin issue: 13.04.2023

61) Grizzly Bear, Canada: A $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) 2.00 Oz Commemorative Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 2023

Early Canadian History Coin Series:

1) "The Fur Trade of the Cree Peoples", Canada: Fourth $200 Gold Coin in the "Early Canadian History Coin Series" brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Year of Coin issue: 2021

"Tall Ships" Gold Coin Series:

1) "Brigantine", Canada: "Tall Ships Coin Series": First $200 (Two Hundred Dollars - CAN) Gold Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, features two Brigantines on the open sea: Date of Coin issue: 15.03.2022

2) "Full Rigged Triangular staysails and square-rigged Sails Ships", Canada: "Tall Ships Coin Series": The second $200 Gold Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features these iconic ships: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.04.2023

Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

9) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to posts on Boba Fett: