.925 ozt Great Grizzly 9999 Silver $8

This is the 2004 Canada $8 "The Great Grizzly" Pure Silver Coin, part of a limited edition coin and stamp set issued by the Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post. 

This coin has a face value of $8 and features a grizzly bear design, a first for a Canadian coin at the time of its release on February 16, 2004. 

It is made of pure silver and has a proof finish. 

The coin was originally sold as part of a set that included the encapsulated coin, two high-value full-color stamps (one with a first-day-of-issue cancellation), a wooden display case, and an information booklet. 

The set is a collectible item for both coin and stamp enthusiasts. 

This coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The inscription "ELIZABETH II D G REGINA" encircles the portrait, which translates to "Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen". 

Content: .925 troy oz. of .9999 fine silver

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Denomination: 8 dollars

Diameter: 39.0 mm

Weight: 25.8 g

Purity: 99.99%

Year: 2004

Mintage: The coin had a mintage of 12,942.

This is for the coin only.