2010 - $8 - Sterling Silver Coin - Maple of Strength

No single animal has contributed more to the development and spread of civilization than the horse. It fuelled farms; powered armies and was the privilege of emperors and kings. For centuries, the horse was a significant status symbol, often portrayed in statues and carvings buried with important figures in history.

Specifications
Mintage: 8888
Composition: 92.5 % silver, 7.5 % copper
Finish: proof
Weight: (g) 25.3
Diameter: (mm)36.07
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized
Artist: Simon Ng (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)