The Canadian wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) stands as the largest land mammal in North America, with adult males tipping the scales at up to 2,000 pounds. Known for their heavy shoulder humps, dark brown coats, and strong build, wood bison once faced near extinction in the early 1900s. Today, you can add the 2017 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Buffalo Coin to your collection at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Unique Canadian wood bison design!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $10 (CAD) backed by the federal government of Canada.
• The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
• On the reverse is a wood bison on open plains.

Each 2017 1/4 oz Canadian Gold Buffalo Coin is housed in a protective plastic flip for safe handling and storage. The Royal Canadian Mint adds a touch of security and beauty with detailed radial lines. These fine lines cover the background field on the obverse and trace the outer edge of the reverse design.

Wood bison are different from their plains relatives, with taller shoulder humps, shorter and darker fur, and a thicker beard. These physical traits help them thrive in Canada’s boreal forests, where they move smoothly through woodlands, wetlands, and grassy fields.

The obverse of the 2017 Canadian Gold Buffalo Coin shows Queen Elizabeth II. This right-facing portrait, designed by artist Susanna Blunt in 2003, stands out because the Queen is not wearing a crown—one of the few such images during her long reign.

On the reverse side of the 2017 1/4 oz Gold Buffalo, you’ll see a wood bison traveling across open plains. These gentle grazers feed mainly on grasses and sedges and play a vital role in shaping their habitat by keeping meadows healthy. Today, wood bison are mostly found in protected zones, with many living in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park between Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

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