Composition : 99.99% pure gold
Mintage : 4 000

A Canadian Icon

For Canadians, the caribou embodies the tale of this nation's ageless landscape. In the caribou, we behold a vast migratory journey through space and time.We relate to its resilience, its ability, across the massive span of millennia and kilometres, to nourish itself and thrive in harsh, remote conditions. It teaches us the lessons of survival in this land: the benefits of slow, steady progress borne of tireless effort; the safetyof the herdagainst predators large and small; and our intrinsic interconnection with the world we inhabit. It is no surprise that this unique animal is a Canadian icon, celebrated since 1937 on Canada's 25-cent circulation coin, official animal of Newfoundland and Labrador, and shield-bearer of the Nunavut coat of arms.

This coin is the fourth issue of the pure gold O Canada collection with a facevalue of 5 dollars.
The first coin of the series, released in February 2013, depicts the Beaver.
The second coin of the series, released in April 2013, depicts the Polar Bear.
The third coin of the series, released in June 2013, depicts the Wolf.
The fourth coin of the series,released in August 2013, depicts the Caribou.
The fifth coin of the series, released in October 2013, depicts the Orca Whale.