Composition : 99.99 % gold
Mintage : 4 000

The Amazing Marine Society of the Orca

The species Orcinus orca, known commonly as the ''orca'' or ''killer whale,'' is one of the planet's most uniquely social mammals. Only elephants and higher primateshave societies that are as complex and robust as that of the orca. This marine mammal's social structure, which some researchers refer to as a ''culture,'' reveals familial bonds, modes of communication, hunting habits, and other practices that are passed on for generations.

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This coin is the fifth issue of the pure gold O Canada collection with a face value 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.