Item Description
The 2021 Canada 2 oz Silver Werewolf (BU) marks the inaugural release in the Creatures of the North Series from the Royal Canadian Mint. This compelling bullion program explores legendary creatures rooted in Canadian folklore, beginning with the fearsome Werewolf—known in French-Canadian legend as the loup-garou.
Struck from 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, this coin delivers exceptional purity combined with dramatic artistic detail. Issued with a $10 CAD legal tender denomination, the coin is backed by the Government of Canada and incorporates the mint’s advanced security technologies.
The werewolf legend holds deep cultural significance in Quebec and French-Canadian storytelling traditions dating back to the era of New France. Stories of the loup-garou warned of cursed individuals transformed under the full moon—often as punishment for breaking moral or religious codes. These tales were widely circulated in early colonial society and even appeared in the 1767 Gazette de Québec, which reported rumors of a werewolf disguised as a beggar.
This folklore-inspired coin transforms the legend into a striking piece of silver artistry. Designed by Canadian artist Gerald Gloade, the reverse delivers a cinematic scene of the creature emerging from the darkness of a forest under the glow of a full moon. The intense detail in the fur, musculature, and movement of the beast gives the design a dramatic sense of motion and tension rarely seen in modern bullion coinage.
The coin also features the Royal Canadian Mint’s advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies, including precision radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark. Together, these elements enhance the coin’s authenticity while reinforcing its visual sophistication.
As the first release in the Creatures of the North series, the 2021 Silver Werewolf stands as a bold fusion of mythology, advanced minting technology, and investment-grade silver.
Round Highlights
Contains 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver
First release in the Creatures of the North Series
Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint
$10 CAD legal tender, backed by the Canadian government
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) bullion quality
Features precision radial line security and micro-engraved maple leaf mark
Diameter: 38 mm
Edge: Reeded
Reverse design by Canadian artist Gerald Gloade
Design Details
Obverse
The obverse displays the right-profile effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt. Surrounding inscriptions read “ELIZABETH II,” “D.G. REGINA,” and “10 DOLLARS,” confirming the coin’s legal tender status in Canada.
Reverse
The reverse presents a dramatic depiction of the loup-garou (werewolf) standing in a shadowed forest beneath a full moon. The creature appears mid-motion, poised to attack, with detailed fur texture and powerful anatomy. Precision radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark are integrated into the design, providing both aesthetic depth and anti-counterfeiting protection.
