Across the frozen reaches of the Arctic, polar bears make their home in regions that span five nations: the United States (Alaska), Canada, Russia, Greenland (a Danish territory), and Norways Svalbard Islands. These powerful animals travel along with the shifting sea ice, living in areas such as Hudson Bay, the Beaufort Sea, and Canadas far northern islands. Their significance in the Arctic ecosystem and impressive size have made them frequent subjects on Canadian coins. One such release is the 2019 Canadian Polar Bear 1/10 oz Gold Coin, now available to order from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Features a brand-new polar bear design for 2019!
• Contains 1/10 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued a face value of $5 (CAD) by Canada.
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse presents a polar bear navigating its Arctic habitat.

Each 2019 Canadian Polar Bear 1/10 oz Gold Coin is packaged in a plastic flip and minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. The obverse and reverse both include detailed radial lines as a built-in anti-counterfeiting measure.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2019 Canadian Polar Bear Gold Coin showcases the image of Queen Elizabeth II. Created by Susanna Blunt in 2003, this right-profile portrait is the fourth official depiction of the Queen used on Canadian coins. It is also the only one that shows her without a crown. Inscriptions here include ELIZABETH II, D.G. REGINA, and 5 DOLLARS.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2019 Polar Bear 1/10 oz Gold Coin, youll find an Arctic scene featuring a polar bear walking across a frozen landscape. These large mammals rely on sea ice to help them hunt and survive, making them a key species in monitoring the state of the Arctic as climate patterns change. The inscriptions include CANADA, 2019, 9999, FINE GOLD, and 1/10 OZ OR PUR.

History

Polar bears are highly adapted to their cold surroundings. Their fur looks white but is actually made up of clear, hollow hairs that reflect light. Their black skin beneath the fur captures heat from the sun. Males can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and are much larger than females. With large paws that act like paddles and snowshoes, polar bears are great swimmers and travelers, able to cover long distances through icy waters.

Ordering

Have questions or want to order by phone? Provident Metals customer service team is available at 1-800-313-3315. You can also reach us by email or through our online chat.