Awesome power at sea. Stunning coin in 99.99% pure gold.
The Orca Whale is among the most intelligent mammals with the rare ability to pass its knowledge onto its young. It hunts in pods of up to three dozen individuals and is a spectacular sight at sea. Long revered by First Nations communities of the Northwest Coast, the powerful Orca is increasingly threatened by pollution and habitat loss.
Specifications
Mintage 2500
Composition 99.99% pure gold
Finish proof
Weight (g) 1.27
Diameter (mm)13.92
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value50 cents
Artist Corrine Hunt (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)