2025 Canada 1 oz Silver $20 Animal Portraits: Elk Proof Coin

The second coin in our Animal Portraits series brings you deep into Canada’s forests for a close-up view of Cervus canadensis, more commonly known as the elk or wapiti. With a hoof-to-shoulder height of up to 1.5 metres (or nearly 5 feet) or more, and antlers that can add an extra 110-160 centimetres, a mature elk bull (male) is one of Canada’s largest terrestrial mammals. Those antlers are on full display on this coin’s reverse, which places you right by the elk’s side in order to emphasize its heft and height.

Coin 2 of 3!

KEY FEATURES

• Coin #2 of 3. The new three-coin Animal Portraits series zooms in on some of Canada’s most magnificent wildlife species, captured in an unguarded moment and in a natural setting.
• Beyond boundaries. The elk on your coin’s reverse stands tall – in fact, its antlers extend beyond the framed centre portion. This helps blur the boundary between humans and the natural world, and brings you closer to this famous antlered species.
• Limited mintage. Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, your coin has a limited mintage of 7,500. A fun addition to any nature- or Canadiana-themed collection!
• Collect the series. While all three Animal Portraits coin are available for individual purchase, a subscription guarantees a complete set and unlocks a special exclusive: a free clamshell case that ships with your first coin and holds all three coins together.
  • Coin 1: Polar Bear
  • Coin 2: Elk
  • Coin 3: Grey Wolf
  • Animal Portraits – Fine Silver Three-Coin Subscription (2025)
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.