2019 1 Oz Canadian Grizzly Bear Silver Coin (Predator Series) - BU

Buyback price:  $54.97
Bullion Standard Pro Buyback price:  $55.75

Product ID: BST-0012701ABD

Specifications

Year 2019
Precious Metal Type Silver
Bullion Coin Type Predator
Format Coin
Country of Origin Canada
Brand/Mint Royal Canadian Mint
Purity 0.9999
Weight 1 oz
Thickness (mm) 3.29 mm
Diameter (mm) 38 mm
Inner Pack (Quantity) 25
Outer Pack (Quantity) 500
Grade BU

Product Details

Overview of the 2019 Canadian Grizzly Bear Silver Coin

The 2019 Canadian Grizzly Bear is a one-ounce silver coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of its Predator Series. It carries .9999 fine silver content, placing it among the purest sovereign-minted silver coins available in the bullion market. The coin holds legal tender status in Canada and is recognized globally by dealers, institutions, and collectors alike.

We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the high-quality production standards the Royal Canadian Mint applies across its bullion programs. The Predator Series represents a focused effort by the Mint to combine investment-grade silver with wildlife subject matter that resonates strongly with collectors and buyers seeking pieces with both metal value and visual distinction.

History and Background

The Royal Canadian Mint has operated since 1908 and is widely regarded as one of the most technically advanced minting facilities in the world. Its silver bullion programs have consistently set benchmarks for purity and strike quality, and the Mint has been an early adopter of precision engraving, laser technology, and anti-counterfeiting in

Overview of the 2019 Canadian Grizzly Bear Silver Coin

The 2019 Canadian Grizzly Bear is a one-ounce silver coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of its Predator Series. It carries .9999 fine silver content, placing it among the purest sovereign-minted silver coins available in the bullion market. The coin holds legal tender status in Canada and is recognized globally by dealers, institutions, and collectors alike.

We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the high-quality production standards the Royal Canadian Mint applies across its bullion programs. The Predator Series represents a focused effort by the Mint to combine investment-grade silver with wildlife subject matter that resonates strongly with collectors and buyers seeking pieces with both metal value and visual distinction.

History and Background

The Royal Canadian Mint has operated since 1908 and is widely regarded as one of the most technically advanced minting facilities in the world. Its silver bullion programs have consistently set benchmarks for purity and strike quality, and the Mint has been an early adopter of precision engraving, laser technology, and anti-counterfeiting innovations across its product lines.

The Predator Series launched as a wildlife-themed bullion program designed to showcase iconic North American predators through high-relief engraving and meticulous die work. Each release in the series features a different animal, and the grizzly bear was among the most anticipated subjects given its deep connection to the Canadian wilderness and cultural identity. The series sits within a broader tradition of Canadian wildlife coinage that extends back through programs such as the Wildlife Series and the iconic Maple Leaf.

The grizzly bear holds particular significance in Canadian natural heritage, appearing across art, literature, and regional symbolism throughout the country. Featuring it on a legal tender silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint gives the subject a formal and lasting place within the numismatic record of Canadian wildlife coinage.

Design and Aesthetics

The reverse of the coin features a powerful portrait of a grizzly bear in a commanding stance, rendered with precise engraving that captures the texture of fur, the weight of the animal's frame, and the intensity of its gaze. The composition is tightly focused on the subject, allowing the detail work to fill the coin's face without unnecessary visual clutter. The result is a striking piece that demonstrates the Royal Canadian Mint's capabilities in high-detail relief coinage.

The obverse carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, which has appeared on Canadian coins since 2003. Standard inscriptions include the face value, the year of issue, and country of origin. The overall composition on both sides reflects the clean, authoritative aesthetic that defines Royal Canadian Mint bullion coinage across its premium wildlife programs.

The coin's .9999 fine silver content contributes to the quality of the strike, as higher purity metal flows more precisely through the die during the minting process. This supports the sharpness of the engraved wildlife details that define the Predator Series and distinguish it from standard bullion coin programs.

Authenticity and Product Integrity

Each coin is struck to the Royal Canadian Mint's .9999 fine silver standard, verified through the Mint's own quality control processes. The one-troy-ounce weight and purity specifications are consistent across the Predator Series production run, and the Mint's reputation for precision is well established across decades of bullion production.

We verify every product for authenticity before it reaches a customer. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we maintain the standards and sourcing relationships necessary to handle certified and raw coins with equal rigor. Buyers can purchase this coin with confidence that it meets the weight and purity specifications represented on the coin itself and in the product listing.

Condition and Packaging

Brilliant Uncirculated condition means this coin was struck for collector and bullion purposes, never placed into general circulation, and retains its original mint-produced surfaces. Coins in BU condition display full luster with no signs of wear, though minor handling marks consistent with the minting and packaging process can occasionally be present. This is the standard condition for bullion coins of this type and does not affect metal content or recognized bullion value.

Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip. A standard tube holds 25 coins, and a sealed monster box contains 500 coins across 20 tubes. Orders in those quantities ship in their respective original packaging. For quantities that fall between these tiers, coins are packaged appropriately to ensure they arrive in the condition described.

Pricing and Market Factors

Like all silver bullion coins, the price of the Grizzly Bear Predator coin is tied directly to the spot price of silver, with a premium added above that baseline. The premium reflects the Royal Canadian Mint's production quality, the coin's .9999 fine silver content, its legal tender status, and the additional collector appeal generated by the Predator Series subject matter and limited annual production runs.

Premiums on Predator Series coins tend to run slightly above those of standard sovereign bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf, reflecting the more limited mintage and the numismatic interest the series attracts. Our pricing is updated in real time to track spot market movements, so the price displayed at the time of purchase reflects current market conditions rather than a fixed retail markup.

Selling and Liquidity

The Grizzly Bear Predator coin benefits from strong global recognition as a Royal Canadian Mint product. Its .9999 fine silver content and legal tender status make it immediately identifiable and tradeable in virtually any bullion resale environment. Dealers, auction houses, and private buyers worldwide are familiar with Canadian Mint silver coinage, which supports consistent demand across market conditions.

We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals through the same platform. Liquidity is a factor worth evaluating before any purchase is made, and our competitive buyback pricing is structured to reflect real-time wholesale market conditions rather than arbitrary dealer spreads. Understanding both the buy and sell side of a transaction leads to more informed decisions about which products to hold and for how long.

Why Buy the 2019 Canadian Grizzly Bear Silver Coin?

The Predator Series Grizzly Bear stands out from standard silver bullion because it combines recognized sovereign mint production with a subject and design execution that appeals to both bullion buyers and collectors. The .9999 fine silver purity exceeds the standard set by many competing one-ounce coins, and the legal tender designation adds a layer of credibility that generic rounds simply cannot match.

For buyers who want a one-ounce silver coin with stronger visual character than a typical Maple Leaf or other standard sovereign issue, the Grizzly Bear offers a meaningful alternative without sacrificing the liquidity advantages that come with Royal Canadian Mint production. The limited series format also means these coins are not continuously minted, which affects long-term availability in ways that standard annual bullion programs do not.

Why Buy from Bullion Standard?

We built this platform around the belief that buying and selling precious metals should be straightforward, transparent, and supported by real data. Our pricing reflects live market conditions, and we display the bid/ask spread on each product page so buyers understand the complete picture of a transaction, not just the purchase price. This level of pricing clarity is central to how we operate and extends across every product we carry.

Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a long-term commitment to operating with integrity and professionalism. As authorized dealers for PCGS and NGC, we maintain the sourcing standards and authentication practices that serious buyers expect. Every product we ship is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches you.

We also back every purchase with responsive customer support and a secure fulfillment process designed to protect your order from the moment of purchase through delivery. Whether you are adding to an existing stack or evaluating a new product category, our goal is to make the experience as informed and efficient as possible.

Get Near-Spot Pricing with Bullion Standard Pro

Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on silver coins including Predator Series releases. Rather than working from indicative retail prices, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices without additional dealer markups layered on top. This creates a more transparent pricing environment where premiums and spreads fluctuate based on actual supply and demand rather than fixed retail structures.

Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, along with proprietary research tools that allow members to evaluate the Grizzly Bear coin against other silver products using objective metrics such as historical premium trends, bid/ask spread tightness, and liquidity indicators. For buyers who want to understand how this coin behaves in the wholesale market relative to alternatives, these tools provide the kind of analytical depth that is rarely available through traditional precious metals dealers.

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Every transaction is processed through a secure environment designed to protect your financial information from start to finish. Regardless of the payment method you choose, the checkout process is built around security, transparency, and reliability at every step.

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