2013 Canada $100 Fine Silver Coin – Bison Stampede ($100 for $100 Series)

Step into the moment a bison herd breaks into a full gallop across the prairie with this 2013 $100 fine silver coin — the very first $100 face-value silver coin the Royal Canadian Mint ever issued, and the debut piece in its "Wildlife in Motion" series. Claudio D'Angelo's reverse design captures three bison mid-stride, rendered with striking depth and texture entirely through engraving.

Struck in 99.99% pure silver, this coin made headlines at release: the Mint sold it directly at face value ($100 CAD), and demand ran so high that orders were capped to one coin per household shortly after launch. With a mintage of 50,000, it's not ultra-rare, but that release story gives it a collector narrative most bullion pieces don't have.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 2013
• Denomination: $100
• Composition: 99.99% Pure Silver
• Weight: 31.6 g (1.02 troy oz)
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Finish: Proof (some references list this as reverse/matte proof)
• Edge: Serrated
• Certificate: Not serialized
• Condition: Excellent — pristine proof surfaces with no visible wear or toning, sealed in original mint capsule and packaging
• Mintage: 50,000
• Designer: Claudio D'Angelo (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Historical Significance

Issued in 2013 as the first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's "Wildlife in Motion" series and the Mint's first-ever $100 face-value silver coin, this piece broke from convention by selling at face value rather than a proof premium — a move that drove immediate demand and household purchase limits. It remains a notable milestone in Canadian numismatics as the opening piece of a program that has continued with other Canadian wildlife subjects.

Why We Love This One

This is the one that started the whole $100-for-$100 craze — so popular the Mint had to limit orders to one per household. And three bison at full gallop is just a great-looking design.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.