2012 1 oz Silver Cougar Coins - Canadian Wildlife Series Coin

Silver Cougar Coins - Canadian Wildlife Series Coin

The 1 oz Silver Cougar Coin is the third limited-mintage release in the Canadian Wildlife Silver Coin Series, issued biannually by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Struck in 99.99% pure silver, the 2012 edition features a dynamic image of a growling cougar, front paws perched on a tree branch, ready to defend its territory. A subtle outline of a mountainous Canadian landscape appears in the background, adding depth and atmosphere. The reverse includes the “WW” initials of Senior Mint Engraver William Woodruff.

Obverse Design

• Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Mintage year: 2012
• Face value: 5 CAD

Reverse Design

• Cougar growling with front paws on a branch
• Mountain landscape in the background
• “WW” initials of engraver William Woodruff
• Country stamp: Canada
• Silver purity stamp: 9999
• Silver weight stamp: 1 oz

Special Features

• Limited mintage of 1,000,000 coins worldwide
• Third release in the Canadian Wildlife Silver Coin Series
• Guaranteed by the Government of Canada
• Other designs in the series include:
  • Wolf (2011)
  • Grizzly (2011)
  • Moose (2012)
  • Antelope (2013)
  • Wood Bison (2013)

• The 2012 Silver Cougar Coin(s) you receive may not be in absolute mint condition.

Silver Coin Storage

You can take direct delivery or choose to store your 2012 1 oz Silver Cougar Canadian Wildlife Series Coins safely and securely with Kitco Allocated Storage. 

Kitco offers 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). 

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About the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

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

Why buy Canadian Silver Cougar Coins from Kitco?

Kitco is a trusted leader in the precious metals and silver bullion coin industry. Silver coins and other precious metals sold by Kitco are recognized in 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 industry. At Kitco, we make it easy for you to manage your wealth. 

You can sell or buy silver bullion 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 has been proudly serving our customers since 1977.

Specifications –

• Net Weight
  (precious metal content): 1 oz t
• Gross Weight: 31.103 g
• Diameter: 38.00 mm
• Thickness: 3.15 mm
• Fineness: .9999
• Face Value: CAD 5
• Year: 2012
• IRA/RSP Approved: Yes