Royal Canadian Mint

50 dollars

157,6 g

65,25 mm

Silver 999°

750 pcs

Proof

Steve Hepburn

Royal Canadian Mint

Reverse: A bald eagle soars high above the coast in this dramatic design by Canadian artist Steve Hepburn. The eagle’s wings are outstretched with power and confidence, every feather depicted in magnificent detail. Its flight feathers sweep across the lower portion of the coin, drawing the eye in, over the eagle’s shoulder to its intensely focused profile and the shimmering water below. The viewer gets the sense they are soaring alongside this magnificent raptor with a privileged view of the coastline and mountains in the distance. 

The bald eagle is the only eagle specie found exclusively in North America. They live in Canada, but are mostly associated to the British Columbia coastline, which is represented in the aerial perspective chosen by the artist. This bird was almost eradicated by pollution in the 1960’s but is no longer considered endangered.