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Castor Canadensis

The beaver (castor canadensis) was given official status as a symbol of Canada on March 24, 1975. The beaver is the largest rodent in Canada (2nd largest in the world); that said, it is Canada's national animal.

 

The 2015 $50 silver dollar is 99.99% pure silver and was designed by Canadian wildlife artist Emily Damstra.

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Uploaded on November 25, 2023
Taken on November 24, 2023