2013 Pronghorn Antelope Silver Bullion Coin Fifth in Canadian Wildlife Series

The 2013 Pronghorn Antelope silver bullion coin from the Royal Canadian Mint will soon be available to the public. It is the fifth of six planned releases to appear as part of the popular Canadian Wildlife series.

Officials of the Mint announced the new silver bullion coin recently at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Up to one million coins featuring the Pronghorn Antelope will be struck, each from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver.

"The Mint’s exclusive line of 99.999% pure Gold Maple Leaf bullion coins and its Silver Wildlife series are perennial marketplace favorites and we are proud that our new gold and silver bullion coins continue to stand out for their uncompromising excellence," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

Pronghorn antelope are native to North America with a range extending from southern Alberta and Saskatchewan through the United States and into northern Mexico. They have the distinction of being among the quickest creatures found in the region and can run as fast as 53 miles per hour to escape predators.

Silver Bullion Coin Designs and Specifications

The reverse design showcasing the pronghorn antelope was designed by Canadian artist and noted coin designer Emily S. Damstra. The antelope is depicted in a field of grass. Reverse inscriptions include CANADA, 9999, FINE SILVER 1 OZARGENT PUR and the initials ED for the designer.

The obverse side of the silver bullion coin contains a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait was designed by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt. Obverse inscriptions of ELIZABETH II, 5 DOLLARS and 2013 surround the portrait.

Coins are struck to a diameter of 38 mm and weight of 31.10 gram. Each has a maximum thickness of 3.15 mm and a legal tender face value of CAD $5.

The Canadian Wildlife series debuted with a 2011-dated wolf coin followed by a 2011 grizzly coin. Featuring 2012 dates, the Mint issued cougar and moose coins as the third and fourth strikes of the series. One more 2013-dated strike will be issued as part of the original program following this release, making it total of six offered in the Canadian Wildlife series.

The Royal Canadian Mint does not sell its bullion products directly to the public. Instead, they are offered through the Mint’s network of bullion dealers at market rates close to the current trading price of the precious metals they contain.