1 oz Call of the Wild Growling Cougar .99999 Gold Coin (2015)

The Royal Canadian Mint “Call of the Wild" Series gold coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has a global reputation for producing some of the finest gold bullion coins on the market – and the “call of the wild" series is their best to date. The 2015 growling cougar is the second of three coins and boasts one full ounce of 99.999% pure gold, the highest fineness of gold on the bullion coin market. With a face value of $200CAD, the call of the wild coin series also has the highest face value coin that is legal tender in Canada.The “Call of the Wild" series represents an excellent opportunity for investors and collectors to obtain an aesthetically pleasing coin set that is manufactured to the highest degrees of craftsmanship and promises an excellent return on investment.

Why buy Growling Cougar Gold Coins

Gold coin collections provide investors with an excellent opportunity to make a sound investment, and the Royal Canadian Mint's call of the wild series is arguably one of the most lucrative gold coin series available on the bullion market. The 2015 Growling Cougar is the second coin of the series and features a .99999 fineness, the highest gold purity of gold found in bullion coins on the global market. The one ounce coins expertly crafted to the finest detail and carry a face value of $200CAD. The Royal Canadian Mint take careful measures to protect investors from receiving counterfeit products and the 2015 Growling Cougar has security features that have been micro-engraved using the latest laser technology that is practically impossible to copy without being detected by experienced experts. The call of the wild series is an excellent investment opportunity and with only a limited number of coins in circulation are a rare collector's item. These coins are therefore highly sought after by coin enthusiasts willing to pay top dollar.

Design of the 2015 Growling Cougar

The reverse of the Growling Cougar coin features one of Canada's most powerful predators, depicted from the right side in highly detailed profile of the head. The design was realised by Canadian artist, Pierre Leduc with additions by the Royal Canadian Mint's engravers, emphasising the whiskers on the Cougar's muzzle and deepening the fur of the coat to bring out the intensity of the cougar's ferociousness and beauty. The country of origin is engraved across the top edge of the reverse side whilst confirmation of the 1oz. coins .99999 fineness in pure gold (OR PUR) arcs across the bottom edge. The obverse features the familiar profile of Queen Elizabeth II depicted by Susanna Blunt in 2003. The year of mintage and the face value is etched along the bottom. The coin also has serrated edges to enhance security.

History of Call of the Wild coins

The “Call of the Wild" gold coin series follows the success of the RCM's highly collectible, “Wildlife Series" which featured six silver coins issued biannually between 2011 and 2013. The Royal Canadian Mint announced the “Call of the Wild" gold coin series in 2013 and launched the first coin in February 2014 with the introduction of the Howling Wolf. The Growling Cougar was released on the 29^th January the following year with the third and final coin arriving in 2016. It is the first time a gold coin manufactured by the Canadian Royal Mint has boasted a face value of $200CAD and a 99.999% purity.

Security of Growling Cougar gold coins

The Royal Canadian Mint take the security of their products very seriously and are an industry leader when it comes to protecting their investment. Using the latest computer technologies, the 2015 Growling Cougar is specially micro-engraved with textured Maple Leaf on the reverse side. For extra security, the coins are individually encapsulated in small holders that also double as presentation packaging.

Buying and selling silver coins

As a leading dealer of gold bullion coins in Europe, StoneX Bullion GmbH buy and sell gold coins from all over the world. We are particularly keen to hear from owners of highly collectible coins such as the “Call of the Wild" series and are happy to hear from sellers looking to cash in on the Growling Cougar gold coin. If you are lucky enough to have one of these highly valuable coins for sale, contact a member of our sales team with the details and we will prepare an offer on your behalf.

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