Description

Official LEGAL TENDER Coins From The ROYAL CANADIAN MINT.

.9999 Purity Gold Bullion

Sealed in Original Mint Shrink-Wrap Plastic

YEAR OF COINS: 2018

 

The 2018 Snowy Owl 1/4 oz gold coin is a limited-edition release from the Royal Canadian Mint, struck in .9999 fine gold and finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard. Carrying a face value of $10 CAD, it is part of the Mint’s ongoing Birds of Prey series, a program recognized for its detailed wildlife engraving and consistent production quality. At a quarter troy ounce, it occupies a practical size for collectors and buyers who want meaningful gold content in a more accessible format.

We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of Royal Canadian Mint issues, a program known globally for its technical precision and high-purity output. Its combination of recognized weight, confirmed purity, and refined craftsmanship makes it a well-defined product in both the collector and bullion segments of the market.

History and Background

The Royal Canadian Mint, established in Ottawa in 1908, has built a global reputation for producing gold coins at .9999 fineness, a standard it has consistently maintained across its bullion and numismatic programs for decades. The Mint’s Birds of Prey series was introduced to showcase Canadian wildlife through high-relief engraving and detailed surface work, setting it apart from standard bullion issues in both design intent and production complexity.

The Snowy Owl holds particular significance within Canadian culture and ecology, inhabiting the Arctic tundra and serving as a recognizable symbol of the Canadian wilderness. The 2018 edition is a single-year release, meaning it was struck for one production year without continuation into subsequent issues, which contributes to its appeal among date collectors and series enthusiasts who track these annual wildlife releases.

 

Coin Highlights:

  • Contains 1/4 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
  • Comes packaged in protective packaging or in sealed plastic from the mint.
  • Obverse: Displays a right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the year and face value.
  • Reverse: An owl is shown in flight, adding an impressive element of full dimensionality.
  • Sovereign coin backed by the Canadian government.