Canada Silver Bison Series
2014 THE BISON - A FAMILY AT REST

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.999 Silver, Weight 31.39gm, Diameter 38mm. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Mintage 7,500

The coin also features edge lettering with the words "1 OZ FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR" engraved in a repeating pattern around the coin's edge

Moving across the landscape in large herds, the plains bison is a social animal. Together, they are highly protective of one another—often reacting as a group to a perceived threat—and will go to great lengths to protect calves.