2022 2oz Canada Snowy Owl on Driftwood by Robert Bateman .9999 Silver Proof Coin

Your exclusive opportunity to own a limited-edition engraved interpretation of a Robert Bateman original featuring Canada's most famous owl. Hauntingly beautiful, the aptly named snowy owl *(Bubo scandiacus)* makes a powerful impression after touching down on this 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. The reverse design is based on *Snowy Owl on Driftwood* by Canada's foremost wildlife artist, Robert Bateman, whose realistic style reflects his deep appreciation for the natural world. **Design** Your coin’s reverse features an engraved interpretation of *Snowy Owl on Driftwood* by Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman. A snowy owl (*Bubo scandiacus*) stares into the distance while regally perched on a pile of driftwood on the edge of a sandy shore. The reverse includes the text “CANADA 2022”, the denomination of “30 DOLLARS” and an engraved reproduction of the artist’s signature. The obverse features a field pattern and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. **Key Selling Points:** - **A signature on the reverse.** Just like a limited-edition print, the artist's engraved signature appears on the coin's reverse. - **Limited mintage.** Given the artist's popularity and a mintage of just 4,500 coins, this collectible will likely be a sought-after piece. - **A 2022 Bateman exclusive.** This is the latest addition to a growing list of Bateman originals that have appeared on Canadian coins, including 2019's *Into the Light* *-* *Lion,*2020's *Summertime Polar Bear* and 202Ts *Wolf Sketch.****Snowy Owl on Driftwood - Bubo scandiacus - Robert Bateman*** *"* *The snowy owl is a bird of the Arctic, however, very few of us are privileged to visit its summer breeding grounds on the tundra. Even if it were possible to do this, one would be very lucky to see a breeding pair. The area is so vast that the population spreads out and all but disappears. Its winter range in the south is limited to open agricultural land that has a normal winter snow cover where prey is easily visible.* *This owl is perched on some well-travelled driftwood along the edge of a winter lake. I enjoy speculating on the adventures that brought both owl and wood to this spot* *."* **- Robert Bateman** Robert Bateman is an advocate of wildlife education through learning initiatives, such as those carried out by the Bateman Foundation ([batemanfoundation.org](https://batemanfoundation.org/)). Based in Victoria, B.C., the Foundation oversees the Bateman Gallery of Nature, home to the largest permanent collection of Bateman’s original works. The artist has also donated millions of dollars’ worth of original art and limited-edition prints throughout the years to help fund conservation efforts across Canada Your exclusive opportunity to own a limited-edition engraved interpretation of a Robert Bateman original featuring Canada's most famous owl. Hauntingly beautiful, the aptly named snowy owl *(Bubo scandiacus)* makes a powerful impression after touching down on this 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. The reverse design is based on *Snowy Owl on Driftwood* by Canada's foremost wildlife artist, Robert Bateman, whose realistic style reflects his deep appreciation for the natural world. **Key Selling Points:** - **A signature on the reverse.** Just like a limited-edition print, the artist's engraved signature appears on the coin's reverse. - **Limited mintage.** Given the artist's popularity and a mintage of just 4,500 coins, this collectible will likely be a sought-after piece. - **A 2022 Bateman exclusive.** This is the latest addition to a growing list of Bateman originals that have appeared on Canadian coins, including 2019's *Into the Light* *-* *Lion,*2020's *Summertime Polar Bear* and 202Ts *Wolf Sketch.*