Coin #2 offers you an extraordinary encounter with Canada’s largest wild cat.

The Wildlife Reflections series celebrates Canada’s natural beauty through colourful, texturized depictions of Canadian fauna, and Coin #2 presents a contemplative portrait of Puma concolor. Canada’s largest wild cat, the strong and stealthy cougar is steady on its feet. While this secretive forest-dweller may roam at any time, it tends to be most active from dusk until dawn—a fact that is reflected in the stunning sunset re-created on your coin’s reverse, which elicits reverence for this enigmatic big cat and its habitat.

Add a second contemplative portrait to your collection.

Good to know

Coin #2 of 3. The three-coin Wildlife Reflections series celebrates Canada’s natural beauty through serene scenes set in the Canadian wilderness. Each portrait captures the majesty of both the species and the space it inhabits.

Visually captivating. The coin’s reverse features a captivating scene that takes you into the wild. In addition to the finely engraved forest setting, a selective application of colour allows you to experience some of the colourful, unspoiled beauty of the Canadian wilderness.

Texturally enhanced. Take a closer look at the cougar and its reflection—a multi-texture visual effect mimics the look of the cougar’s fur and adds realistic shimmer to the surface of the water.

Limited mintage. Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, your coin has a limited mintage of 7,500. A stunning addition to any nature-, wildlife- or Canadiana-themed collection!

Complete the series. Collect them all! Each Wildlife Reflections coin is available for individual purchase:
o Coin 1: Grizzly Bear (available as of March 5th, 2024)
o Coin 2: Cougar (available as of June 25th, 2024)
o Coin 3: Moose (available as of November 5th, 2024)

Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

Did you know?

Because of the cougar’s elusive nature, it’s difficult to estimate population size in Canada. Encounters also tend to be rare since cougars avoid human settlement—they prefer areas where vegetative cover or rugged terrain can provide hiding places for the hunt.

Behind closed doors

“I wanted the cougar to look powerful and alert, so I created a backdrop that would capture the intensity of the setting sun. The thick dusk meshes with the warm colours and dark hues to add a certain depth and mystery to the design. You are transported into the cougar’s position, ready to pounce."

– Claude Thivierge, Artist

“Home to an incredible diversity of life, the Canadian wilderness is a place of perpetual beauty—a place where discoveries and unexpected encounters can provide soul-stirring moments of tranquility and reflection. With this series, I set out to celebrate Canada’s natural beauty through colourful yet contemplative portraits, and Claude brought this vision to life with his depictions of iconic wildlife in equally iconic settings.”

– Alicia Cook Sapene, Product Manager

About the design

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Reverse: The Cougar

Designed by wildlife artist Claude Thivierge, your coin’s reverse features a dramatic sunset that casts an orange glow over a serene forest lake setting, where the trees and rocks are finely engraved. Selective colour extends to the cougar standing on a fallen tree and to its reflection in the water below, while a multi-texture effect mimics the look of fur and creates a shimmering effect on the water surface.

Obverse: His Majesty King Charles III

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Product # 246046

$20 Pure Silver Coin - Wildlife Reflections: Cougar (2024)