At home in Canada's wooded areas, the great horned owl is equipped with enhanced night-time vision that helps make it a formidable hunter. This close-up portrait marks the debut of a new enamel effect, which adds unprecedented colour complexity to the owl's amber gaze. To complete our tribute to these nocturnal eyes, we've also added glow-in-the-dark technology to simulate them peering out from the dark—a surprise night-time encounter!
Specifications
No. 162949
Mintage 6,500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 23.17
Diameter (mm) 36.07
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 15 dollars
Artist Curtis Atwater (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)