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)

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM), a Canadian Crown corporation, is renowned worldwide for producing some of the world’s purest and most technically advanced bullion coins. Known for its .9999 fine gold and silver products, RCM leads the industry in advanced security features such as micro-engraving and MintShield™ technology. Its iconic Maple Leaf series is trusted globally by buyers and collectors..

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