Creatures of the North Silver

Creatures of the North Silver: frequently asked questions

What is the Creatures of the North silver coin series?

Creatures of the North is a Royal Canadian Mint bullion series launched in 2020, celebrating mythological and legendary creatures drawn from Canadian folklore and Indigenous traditions. Each coin is a 2 troy ounce, .9999 fine silver piece with a $10 CAD face value. Four releases have appeared: the Kraken (2020), Werewolf (2021), Sasquatch (2022), and Ogopogo (2023). The series features RCM anti-counterfeiting security including BULLION DNA technology and micro-engraved privy marks.

Are Creatures of the North silver coins legal tender in Canada?

Yes. Creatures of the North coins are struck by the Royal Canadian Mint as official Canadian legal tender, each carrying a $10 CAD face value. That face value is far below the coins' silver bullion value, so they are bought and sold as investment silver, not spent as currency.

How much do Creatures of the North silver coins cost compared to the silver spot price?

Like all silver bullion coins, Creatures of the North pieces trade at a premium above the silver spot price, currently $65.79 per troy ounce. Because each coin contains 2 troy ounces, multiply spot by two as a baseline, then add the dealer premium. Across the 2 dealers tracked here you can compare live premiums side by side.

Are Creatures of the North coins made from .9999 fine silver?

Yes. Every coin in the series is struck in .9999 fine silver (99.99% pure), the highest purity routinely used for bullion coins. This meets the IRS purity threshold for US precious metals IRAs and the Canadian Mint's standard for its flagship bullion products.