Collectibles Coins Royal Canadian Mint 2019 $30 golden reflections Snowy Owl in original box

Strokes of great silvery wings carry the snowy owl over the boundless landscape. It is a gorgeous bird, native to Canada’s Arctic regions. One can easily recognize it by that piercing amber stare, fluffy chest and, most notably, a thick coat of snow-white feathers. As charming as this bird may be, the snowy owl is also a fearsome hunter, preying mainly on rodents and waterfowl. Down below, a duo of greater white-fronted geese unsuspectingly glides across peaceful waters. It seems as though they were accompanied by nothing more than the ripples of their reflection. However, the predator is streaking from above.

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Design:

The reverse design by Canadian wildlife artist W. Allan Hancock depicts a snowy owl hunting fora pair of greater white-fronted geese. The scene isset against the backdrop of snowy peaks in Canada’s Arctic region.

About the Artist:

W. Allan Hancock has dedicated his life to art since his early years. A full-time self-employed artist since 1995, he has a multitude of achievements in his Curriculum Vitae.

Did you know…

• Snowy owls are among the most agile owls in the world. Their predatory nature is reinforced by particularly keen senses of sight and hearing. 
• While a snowy owl delights in medium-sizedbirds such as greater white-fronted geese, its all-time favourite snack is lemmings. The fluctuations of the lemming population directly affect the numbersof snowy owls in a given region.
• Snowy owls may be fearsome hunters, but they arealso adorable lovebirds. The owls mate for life andbuild their nest together, where their offsprings will hatch for years to come.