SPECIES PORTRAIT
A finely layered fox portrait introduces the Charles III obverse to the series.
Issue 8 marks the series’ obverse transition from Elizabeth II to Charles III.
Issue 8 / 9
ANIMAL PORTRAIT · SILVER BULLION
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
A finely layered fox portrait introduces the Charles III obverse to the series.
- Issue year
- 2024
- Fine weight
- ¾ oz
- Product no.
- 245992
CANADA RANGE & HABITAT
Forest edges, farms and urban margins
Red foxes are among Canada’s most widespread mammals. They thrive in forests, agricultural areas and urban edges, supported by an opportunistic diet and flexible daily activity.
REVERSE DESIGN
Reading the Red Fox reverse
The fox faces right with one eye set beneath a high brow. Parallel fur strokes travel from the nose through the cheek and neck, while the bright muzzle separates cleanly from the matte field.
WHY THIS SPECIES
What the Mint says
The Mint emphasizes the red fox’s resourcefulness and wide Canadian range, but does not state why it was selected for issue 8.
DESIGN & ENGRAVING
Pierre Leduc
Pierre Leduc designed the reverse. Steven Rosati designed the Charles III obverse.
OBVERSE
Charles III
Steven Rosati’s portrait of King Charles III faces left and is paired with the two-dollar denomination.
RELEASE / MINTAGE
2024
The Mint identifies this as the eighth issue, product 245992, with no fixed mintage.
SERIES PLACEMENT
08 / 09
Issue 8 marks the series’ obverse transition from Elizabeth II to Charles III.
SPECIFICATIONS
2024 Red Fox
- Issuer
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Composition
- Silver, .9999 fine
- Fine weight
- ¾ troy oz
- Recorded weight
- 23.33 g
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Face value
- CAD $2
- Edge
- Serrated
- Finish
- Reverse proof
ISSUE SOURCES
2024 Red Fox
Coin references and species references are listed separately so release facts, design observation and natural history remain distinct.
- Royal Canadian Mint — 2024 Red FoxAccessed 24 Aug 2026
- Parks Canada — Red FoxAccessed 24 Aug 2026