2016 1 oz Silver Cougar Coins

Silver Cougar Coins (RCM Predator Coin Series)

The first coin in the annually released Predator Series, the 1 oz Silver Cougar Coin features a striking design by Canadian artist Emily Damstra, depicting a fierce cougar leaping forward in full attack.
Struck in 99.99% pure silver, the 2016 release marked the launch of this four-coin series, which followed the success of its gold predecessor. The coin includes advanced security features such as a micro-engraved maple leaf and a tamperproof assay card to ensure authenticity.

Obverse Design

• Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Mintage year: 2016
• Face value: 5 CAD

Reverse Design

• Leaping cougar with outstretched front paws and bared teeth
• Micro-engraved maple leaf security feature
• Country stamp: Canada
• Silver purity stamp: 9999
• Silver weight stamp: 1 oz

Special Features

• Limited mintage of 1,000,000 coins worldwide
• First coin in the Canadian Predator Silver Coin Series
• Advanced anti-counterfeit features for added security
• Guaranteed by the Government of Canada
• Other coins in the series include:
  • Lynx (2017)
  • Wolf (2018)
  • Grizzly (2019)

• The Silver Cougar Coin(s) you receive may not be in mint condition.

Silver Bullion Storage

You can either take direct delivery of choose to store your 2016 1 oz Silver Cougar Coins safely and securely with Kitco Allocated Storage. 

Kitco offers you global options for silver bullion coin storage that are fully segregated, insured and allocated. Kitco's network of top-tier silver vaults include some of the most secure silver storage facilities located in Canada, Hong Kong or the United States (COMEX approved). 

Find out more about keeping your silver bullion coin purchases secure, with our Global Precious Metals Storage Solutions.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is a Canadian crown corporation that mints all of Canada's circulation coins. Since it released Canada's first domestically produced coin in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint has acquired a global reputation for minting excellence. Today, the Mint's superior technical capabilities allow it to set new benchmarks in silver coin design and quality and make it the producer of choice for many silver bullion buyers around the world.

Why buy Canadian Silver Cougar Coins from Kitco?

Kitco is a trusted leader in the precious metals industry. Silver coins and other precious metals sold by Kitco are recognized in silver bullion markets around the world. With our focus on silver bullion coins, you can benefit from our low silver coin prices and premiums that are highly competitive in the silver bullion industry.

At Kitco, we make it easy for you to manage your tangible wealth. You can sell or buy silver coins and other precious metals using our convenient online store, or by contacting our team of highly trained precious metals specialists. Backed by our global information network, Kitco is proudly serving our customers since 1977.

Specifications –

• Net Weight
  (precious metal content): 1 oz t
• Gross Weight: 31.11 g
• Diameter: 38.00 mm
• Thickness: 3.25 mm
• Fineness: .9999
• Face Value: CAD 5
• Year: 2016
• IRA/RSP Approved: Yes