2013 Canada $10 Fine Silver Coin – The Caribou (O Canada Series)

A lone caribou stands against a snow-dusted Northern landscape on this 2013 $10 fine silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint's beloved "O Canada" series. Artist Pierre Leduc's reverse captures a male caribou in profile, antlers graceful against the sparse treeline and vast sky — a portrait of Canada's North rendered in frosted proof finish.

Struck in 99.99% pure silver, this coin arrives in its original Royal Canadian Mint themed outer gift box (the "O Canada" 2013 packaging) with maroon clamshell and serialized certificate intact.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 2013
• Denomination: $10
• Composition: 99.99% Pure Silver
• Weight: 15.87 g (0.51 troy oz)
• Diameter: 34 mm
• Finish: Proof
• Edge: Serrated
• Certificate: Serialized
• Condition: Excellent — pristine proof surfaces with no visible wear or toning, sealed in original mint capsule and outer gift box
• Designer: Pierre Leduc (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Historical Significance

The "O Canada" series celebrates Canadian landscapes and wildlife through the eyes of celebrated Canadian artists. The 2013 lineup featured smaller denominations ($10, $20) paired with elegant outer packaging, making them popular gifts and collector entry points. The caribou — emblematic of the boreal wilderness — has been a recurring motif in Canadian numismatics, representing the remote beauty of the nation's North.

Why We Love This One

Pierre Leduc's caribou is quiet and beautiful, and the O Canada gift box means it's ready to give. A nice half-ounce place to start the series.

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