Obverse: The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II without a crown, wearing a necklace and earrings, facing right. Inscription ELIZABETH II is at the top, 5 DOLLARS 2011 at the bottom. Portrait by Susanna Blunt, engraving by Susan Taylor.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a standing timber wolf, with moonlight and coniferous forest in the background. CANADA is inscribed at the top, 9999 FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR at the bottom. Design by William Woodruff.
About the coin: This is the first coin from the Royal Canadian Mint’s “Canadian Wildlife” series, issued in 2011. It is struck from 99.99% pure silver.
