Canadian Mint has released another silver coin in the series "Wildlife", which is dedicated this time to Beaver. Coin, according to tradition - sold at an unbeatable price - $ 50 per coin of $ 50.

Silver Coin Beaver

Canadian beaver (Castor canadensis) - semi-aquatic mammals rodents; one of the two modern representatives of the family of beavers (along with the Eurasian beaver). Beavers - the second largest rodents after capybaras.

Biologically similar to the Eurasian and has long been considered a subspecies of it. However, in its chromosome karyotype 40, not 48 as in the Eurasian beaver and they can not hybridize.

In contrast to the Eurasian beaver his torso less elongated, broad chest, short head with larger dark auricles and closely spaced protruding eyes. The tail is wider (length of 20-25 cm, width 13-15 cm) oval with a slightly pointed tips, covered with black horny scutes. The length of its body 90-117 cm; weight is 32 kilograms. Colouring reddish or blackish-brown. Cutters disproportionately high - they beaver gnaws hardwood. Upper teeth, at least 20-25 mm long and 5 mm wide. Ganging ear holes and nostrils, transparent membrane on the eyes are an adaptation to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. At the base of the tail and the males and females are larger paired glands that produce fragrant secret.

Silver Coin Beaver

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

On the reverse - the beaver, is immersed in water. From its tail fly spray. In the background mountain landscape of Canada. Under the image of a beaver in the three lines of inscription: Canada (country of issue), 50 dollars (coin value), 2015 (year of issue).

The coin is made of silver 9999 samples (proof), weight 15.87 g, diameter 34 mm, with a circulation of 100 thousand copies.