Bold Black Bear
 
The reverse design by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc captures the majestic qualitiesof the black bear in remarkable detail against the engraved forest inthe background. Standing on its four legs, the bear’s bulky body size is evident when seen in three-quarter profile as its front pawsrest upon a rock in the foreground. Its head is turned to present theviewer with a front view of its carefully engraved facial features and its bold, inquisitive expression. Selective colour enhances the engraved textural details and brings to life the bear’s dark fur andlighter -coloured muzzle. In this hillside clearing near the edge of a forest, the black bear inspires awe as it stands out among the bright colours of the vegetation, logs and rocks that surround it.
This coin is the fifth issue of the Majestic Animals (2016) collection.
The first coin of the series, releasedin March 2016, depicts the Regal Red-Tailed Hawk.
The second coin of the series, released in May 2016, depicts the Commanding Canadian Lynx.
The third coin of the series, released in July 2016, depicts the Baronial Bald Eagle.
The fourth coin of the series, released in September 2016, depicts the Benevolent Bison.
The fifth and the last coin of the series, released in October 2016, depicts the Bold Black Bear.

MAJESTIC ANIMALS (2016) - THE BOLD BLACK BEAR - 2017 CANADIAN COINS 05 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.