The noble lion makes its Canadian debut in this 2019 limited edition collector item, which features an engraved rendering of a painting by world-renowned wildlife artist and naturalist, Robert Bateman. Each coin is accompanied by a special insert that features a printed reproduction of the original painting, along with the artist’s description of his work and his signature.

Basking in the glow of .9999 pure gold, the African locale and species are a departure from our usual wildlife portraits. But world-class art meets world-class craftsmanship in this palm-sized celebration of the Canadian artist’s legacy, with very finely engraved details enhanced by special finishes that help capture the magic of the original portrait. Stepping into the golden glow of early morning light, the king of the jungle greets the day with a roar in this engraved rendering of Into the Light – Lion, an original acrylic-on-canvas painting by Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman.