Atlantic Salmon

The reverse features the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) during its upstream journey to spawning grounds in one of the many rivers flowing through the boreal forests of Eastern Canada. In the skilfully engraved background, several migrating salmon can be seen leaping out of the fast-moving waters to ascend the rocky waterfall. Selective colour superbly highlights the salmon in the foreground, whose tail is curled up as it angles forward with great energy. Re-adapting to freshwater conditions, the mature salmon’s glistening appearance has altered from the silver ofits saltwater existence to a bronze-green hue with black and reddish spots.

This coin is the first issue of the Canadian Salmonids collection.
The first coin of the series, released in January 2016, depicts the Atlantic Salmon.
The second coin of the series, released in March 2016, depicts the Artic Char.
The third and the last coin of the series, released in May 2016, depicts the Sockeye Salmon.