1993 Arctic Fox Canadian Platinum Proof Set

Arctic Fox on Reverse of One Ounce Canadian Platinum $300

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Obverse of 1993 One Ounce Canadian Platinum $300

In 1993, the Royal Canadian Mint issued another set in their wildlife series of platinum proof coin sets featuring Canadian animals. The 1993 issue features the arctic fox, and comes housed in a fabric lined mahogany box.

Description
According to the accompanying certificate:-

The Arctic Fox
The arctic fox (Alopex Lagopus), also known as the white fox, is found throughout the arctic circumpolar lands of the northern hemisphere.
With its compact body form, well-furred ears, and thick hair on the soles of its feet, it is perfectly equipped for life in the higher latitudes of North America. In fact, no other canid species lives as far north. Lemmings are its primary food source, but this clever fox also knows it will likely find leftovers from a polar bear's seal kill if it ventures onto the sea ice. In such a harsh environment where food is scarce, scavenging is a key survival skill! It is normally a solitary animal, except during the mating season or when it is lured to a feast.
As an opportunist, the arctic fox is very curious and will rarely run when it spots humans. It usually approaches to have a closer look!

Designs
All the reverse designs are by the Canadian wildlife artist Claudio D'Angelo.

Size	Design
One Ounce	A vixen and her three whelps in their summer pelage (coat).
Half Ounce	A lone fox surrounded by a land of ice.
Quarter Ounce	Two grown foxes in their natural habitat.
Tenth Ounce	The graceful profile of a fox.

Technical Specifications
Technical specifications are shown on our Canadian Platinum Wildlife Proof Sets page.

Price & Availability
Canadian platinum wildlife proof sets.
We offer these at our usual competitive prices.
Please note the prices in the US dollar column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Description	Mintage	Availability	Grade	Price £	Price $
1993	Arctic Fox	3,500*	No	FDC in Box	£1,295	$2,440

Notes
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