Canada: The Curious Marten $10 Gold 2023 Proof

Canada: The Curious Marten $10 Gold 2023 Proof is a unique coin that depicts a marten. The animal inhabits Canadian coniferous forests and is a solitary hunter and agile gatherer.

The currency is minted from Au gold.9999, weighing 1.58 grams and 14.1 mm in diameter, in standard proof. The copy has individual packaging. The mintage of the product is 3,000 pieces. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Canadian Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the Government of Canada as to its legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal, and is a full-fledged means of payment in the country of the issuer.

Obverse depicts the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II and face value information, designed by Susanna Blunt.

Reverse shows a young marten sitting on a branch. The reverse side also shows the year and country of the issuer. The designer of the reverse was Pierre Girard.