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A Sleek Cougar in an Extraordinary Ultra High Relief from Emily Damstra
Second Release in the Great Hunters Series from the Royal Canadian Mint
The North American Apex Predator, the cougar, stars in the latest Ultra High Relief (UHR) release of the Great Hunters series from the master artisans at the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM).
While you may hope you never have to face one of these big cats in person, now you can add this imposing beast to your collection with an impressively realistic UHR design created by none other than Emily Damstra, the artist responsible for the now iconic Type-2 Silver Eagle reverse design!
Sleek and Stealthy: The Cougar
Sometimes referred to as mountain lions or pumas, cougars are stealthy, nocturnal, and reclusive big cats that bring down large animals like deer and elk by leaping from behind in a violent demonstration of agility and strength.
With the ability to jump up to 45 feet and leap 15 feet straight up a cliff wall, cougars can also run up to 50 miles per hour for short distances. And, blessed with excellent vision and sharp senses, they can track down their prey from miles away. The cougar's sharp, retractable claws, large canines, and carnassial teeth provide the finishing touches to a successful hunt.
In short, the cougar commands admiration from afar—and the reality is that this breathtaking, intricately detailed proof coin may be as close as you want to get to one of these large cats in real life.
Extraordinary Ultra High Relief Design!
From the mind and hands of Emily S. Damstra, the artist who created the reverse design for the Type 2 American Silver Eagle, the reverse of these coins is spectacular! The perspective of the design, enhanced by a highly detailed, Ultra High Relief sculpt, depicts a cougar stalking toward the viewer—who is likely not only second-guessing the decision to enter the cougar's turf but also perhaps contemplating an excruciating end. Emily S. Damstra's highly detailed UHR design does this intimidating beast justice.
The obverse features the official RCM effigy of His Royal Majesty King Charles III, a first for the series. A charming field pattern of tiny maple leaves radiates out from the center.
A Little Bit More About the Designer: Emily Damstra
The designer, Emily Damstra, is a member of the U.S. Mint's Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). Thanks to her dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada, Damstra can design legal tender coins for the RCM and the U.S. Mint. In addition to the Type-2 Silver Eagle reverse, Damstra has created over thirty Canadian coins and over a dozen U.S. coins and medals. Damstra's U.S. coin credits include designs for the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, the American Innovation $1 Program, the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Program, and the 2017 Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Program.
Struck in Pure Gold and Silver
These Cougar UHR Proofs are available struck in one ounce of high-purity 99.99% gold ($200 Canada legal tender) and one ounce of high-purity 99.99% silver ($20 Canada legal tender). You can also secure a 2 Pc. gold and silver set.
Highly Limited Worldwide Mintages
The 2024 Great Hunters Cougar Proofs have highly limited worldwide mintages. Only 200 of the one-ounce gold and 6,000 of the one-ounce silver were authorized.
Ultra High Relief Coins Enhanced by a Gorgeous Proof Finish
Proof coins are created specifically for collectors. They are struck multiple times to ensure sharp, detailed designs using specially prepared dies, which result in brilliant, mirrored fields and stark, frosted devices.
Once completed, Ms. Damstra's design was transitioned from its digital format to hardened steel dies using RCM's state-of-the-art die-cutting techniques, intended to precisely preserve the detail and dimension of the original model. To achieve the intended level of Ultra High Relief, planchets were struck numerous times under tremendous—yet precise—pressure. The result? A stunning UHR design of a cougar like nothing seen before.
While still referring to the finish simply as "proof," the RCM also takes things a bit further with small finish enhancements. Typically seen in the format of a semi-frosted finish that falls somewhere between the mirrored fields and frosted devices, the Mint applies these enhancements selectively on small details of the design to add contrast and improve the overall look.
Collectors Want the Best Quality
For any collectible coin or proof, collectors want the best of the best, the finest quality available. With coins and proofs, quality is measured by grades on a 70-point scale. A grade of 70 represents absolute perfection, with no post-production imperfections visible even when viewed by trained Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) graders under 5x magnification. There is nothing higher—and that's what you have here!
Perfect Proof-70 (PF70) Grades, with Coveted Designations
Each of these 2024 Cougar Proofs available is certified in flawless Proof-70 (PF70) condition by NGC, one of the leading coin-grading services in the world. In addition to being flawless, these coins have been NGC-certified as First Day of Production (FDP), meaning they have been shown to have been struck on the first day the Mint began production, or First Day of Issue (FDI), meaning they were struck on or before the official release date. FDP and FDI proofs are sought-after because they are fresh and sharp and because there are so few of them compared to the overall population.
These Cougar Proofs are not only the best of the best, they're also the first of the best!
Exclusive Cougar Labels
The coins offered by our Scarce & Unique Division will be slabbed by NGC with an exclusive, all-new cougar-themed label. Each arrives with an individually numbered Mint Certificate of Authenticity.
Just take a look to see why these magnificent coins will be a centerpiece of your collection!
2024 Canada One-Ounce Gold Great Hunters Cougar Proof UHR PF70 FDI or FDP
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One Ounce of High-Purity 99.99 Gold
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Detailed Emily S. Damstra Reverse Design
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$200 Canada Legal Tender
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Proof Finish
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Graded Flawless PF70 by NGC
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NGC-Certified as First Day of Issue or First Day of Production
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Individual Numbered Mint Certificate of Authenticity
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Wooden Display Case
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Limited Availability
2024 Canada One-Ounce Silver Great Hunters Cougar Proof UHR PF70 FDI or FDP
- One Ounce of High-Purity 99.99 Silver
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Detailed Emily S. Damstra Reverse Design
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$20 Canada Legal Tender
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Proof Finish
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Graded Flawless PF70 by NGC
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NGC-Certified as First Day of Issue or First Day of Production
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Individual Numbered Mint Certificate of Authenticity
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Velvet Pouch
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Limited Availability
Just imagine how good these spectacular proofs will look as part of your collection!
But…availability is limited, so act now to secure your perfect 2024 Gold and Silver Canada Great Hunters Cougar Proofs or your 2-Pc. Proof Set, in perfect condition, with sought-after FDI or FDP designations. Don't miss out. Secure yours now by calling 888-870-6339.