The pride of Atlantic Canada, the lobster (Homarus americanus) has become a cultural icon not only for its appeal to seafood lovers, but also as an important part of the area's rich marine heritage. This nocturnal crustacean can be found crawling along the seabed of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, where warmer summer temperatures draw it into shallower waters. There in this murky habitat, the lobster's vision is able to detect movement but little else; instead, it relies
on remarkably heightened senses of taste, touch and smell to interact with its environment in ways that scientists are still uncovering today.
Specifications
No. 142775
Mintage 7500
Composition 99.99% pure gold
Finish proof
Weight (g) 1.27
Diameter (mm) 13.92
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 50 cents
Artist Emily Damstra (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse