The Royal Canadian Mint presents us with an impressive piece for 2025: The Majestic Polar Bear – First Strikes, a premium 99.99% pure silver bullion coin, specially minted on the first day of production and encapsulated in exclusive packaging that highlights its limited-edition nature. This special edition continues the narrative of the 2023 and 2024 coins, which featured the bear cub with its mother; now, we see it alone, a symbol of independence, strength, and survival.
A dynamic scene in pure silver
The reverse, designed by Michelle Grant, features the fully grown young polar bear walking purposefully across a textured arctic field with a radial finish. sunburst, which adds dynamism to the scene. Also notable is a paw print, exclusive to this Arctic bullion line.
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The obverse shows the effigy of King Charles III, a work by the artist Steven Rosati.
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First Strikes Edition
These coins were minted on the first day of production and treated with exceptional care throughout the process. They come encapsulated and mounted on a card with a removable capsule and a QR code linking to the Royal Canadian Mint's informational website. This piece is in the category Premium Bullion in Special Packaging, accessible to both collectors and investors.
Currency specifications
- Composition: 99.99 Silver
- Weight: 31.11 grams
- Diameter: 38 mm
- Nominal value: 5 Canadian dollars
- Finish: Bullion with radial finish sunburst
- Distinctive mark: Polar bear footprint
- Edge: sawn
- Limited edition: 5,000 copies
- artists: Michelle Grant (reverse), Steven Rosati (recto)
- Presentation: Encapsulated in a specially designed support
- Price: $ 76.70 USD
- Estimated release: July 18, 2025
Availability and purchase
You can purchase this special edition directly from the Royal Canadian Mint's official website:
The coin The Majestic Polar Bear – First Strikes (2025) represents more than a bullion: it is a symbol of Arctic majesty, the evolution of a visual narrative that began in 2023, and a showcase of technical perfection in minting.
Its limited edition and distinctive packaging make it a must-have for numismatic enthusiasts and investors seeking pieces with tangible and aesthetic value.
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