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

The lord of the Arctic pauses on the ice on this 2013 $10 fine silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint's beloved O Canada series. Artist Pierre Leduc's reverse captures a polar bear in its element — powerful, watchful, and utterly at home in the vast Northern landscape that defines Canada's Arctic identity.

Struck in 99.99% pure silver with a proof finish, this coin arrives in its original Royal Canadian Mint packaging with maroon clamshell and serialized certificate.

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 packaging
• Designer: Pierre Leduc (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Historical Significance

The polar bear is among Canada's most powerful national symbols — it appears on the circulating two-dollar coin and stands as an emblem of the Arctic itself. Part of the Mint's O Canada series celebrating the country's iconic wildlife and landscapes through the eyes of Canadian artists, this issue pairs with the caribou, beaver, and wolf releases of the same year.

Why We Love This One

Is there a more Canadian animal than the polar bear? It rounds out the 2013 wildlife lineup alongside the caribou, beaver and wolf.

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