2014 Canadian 1.5oz $8 Silver Arctic Fox

Overview

Gracing the front of this silver coin is the Canadian Arctic fox in the comfort of its woodland home. It is depicted with its head peering behind it, perhaps to check for predators or to see how the newly fallen snow has changed the landscape.

From the soft texture of its plush coat to the snow-clad trees featured in the distance, collectors and wildlife enthusiasts are certain to be impressed by the detailed rendering of this feral creature and its wintry habitat. Such skillful engraving is enough to make the viewer feel though he or she could reach out and touch its soft fur. Also inscribed unto the front are the nation’s name along with the purity and weight of the coin.

The reverse side of the coin displays the effigy of Elizabeth II, where great care has been taken to capture her poised, yet serene countenance. She represents Canada’s continued allegiance to monarchy despite the end of its period under British rule. Framing her portrait are her name and the abbreviated Latin phrase, “D. G. Regina.”

Valuation

This is a premium coin, meaning the coin’s price includes a premium above the melt value of the precious metal it contains, which includes Augusta’s margin. This premium is solely determined and controlled by Augusta, based on factors Augusta deems valuable in determining and controlling such premium. Other retailers may not recognize the premium value that Augusta recognizes for this premium coin and may only be willing to pay as little as the melt value for this coin (the value of the precious metal that the coin contains). If you sell this coin to a retailer that does not recognize the premium value assessed by Augusta at the time of sale, then such sale may result in significant losses. Augusta cannot guarantee that it will buyback any item it sells and cannot guarantee another retailer will purchase this premium coin.