Obversas: the obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (Canada follows a constitutional monarchy, under which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was also the monarch of Canada). To the left is the inscription ELIZABETH II, at the top is the denomination 5 DOLLARS, to the right D·G·REGINA, and at the bottom – the year of issue 2017.
Reverse: the reverse side of the coin depicts a lynx. The country's name CANADA is engraved at the top, a little below is the silver purity 9999. At the bottom, the inscription FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR.
About the coin: this silver coin was issued in 2017 by the Royal Canadian Mint, located in Ottawa. It is part of a series of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint depicting North American predatory animals. Struck from 0.999 fine silver, it is one of the purest coins currently available, with a limited mintage.
