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1996, Hoffman Mint, James Payette, Cougar
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From the collection of John Birks. This medal is a gift from the designer, Thomas Boyle
Serial No. 0620, James Payette, artist; Thomas Boyle, designer
From the Hoffman Mint Website:
Cougar 1996 Calendar Medal
Hoffman Mint proudly presents the "Cougar "calendar medal commemorating North American's endangered animals. The design was sculpted by James Payette and struck in bronze. This medal brings to life one of nature's most misunderstood and feared creatures-the Cougar. Each medal has been meticulously crafted by the finest artisans in the country resulting in a magnificent piece. Hoffman Mint's official 1996 calendar medal has brought lasting significance to discerning collectors.
The 1996 Cougar calendar is the result of a collaboration of the finest artisans in the country including designers, sculptors, and engravers. The manufacturing process is more of an art than a science. From the artists sculpture, rendered in clay, to the engraved dies which strike the medal, minting is an intricately involved process. The result is a high quality bronze calendar medal which has been beautifully designed, artfully sculpted and meticulously minted. This entire process is painstakingly performed for each calendar medal struck at Hoffman Mint where we match old world craftsmanship with advanced technology.
The scientific name is Felis concolor-cats all of one color. It is called a panther east of the Mississippi. Latin Americans call it el leon. In most of the United States it goes by puma or mountain lion. The most widely accepted name is COUGAR. This magnificent cat was the most widely distributed mammal in the western hemisphere before it was ruthlessly hunted. The cougar is solitary, shy, independent and secretive. Each adult stakes out a home range and marks its territory. A Cougar's territorial borders consist of piles of leaves, pine needles and twigs all marked by the cougar's scent.
The striking of the 1996 Cougar Medal is strictly limited to only 5000 pieces. Each medal is individually edge marked with the official hallmark of Hoffman Mint and a serial number. Now You Can Acquire A Lasting Tribute To The Powerful Cougar These medals are perfect for gifts, customer or employee appreciation or special events.
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![1996, Hoffman Mint, James Payette, Cougar
[b]From the collection of John Birks. This medal is a gift from the designer, Thomas Boyle[/b]
Serial No. 0620, James Payette, artist; Thomas Boyle, designer
[b]From the Hoffman Mint Website:[/b]
Cougar 1996 Calendar Medal[/b]
Hoffman Mint proudly presents the "Cougar "calendar medal commemorating North American's endangered animals. The design was sculpted by James Payette and struck in bronze. This medal brings to life one of nature's most misunderstood and feared creatures-the Cougar. Each medal has been meticulously crafted by the finest artisans in the country resulting in a magnificent piece. Hoffman Mint's official 1996 calendar medal has brought lasting significance to discerning collectors.
The 1996 Cougar calendar is the result of a collaboration of the finest artisans in the country including designers, sculptors, and engravers. The manufacturing process is more of an art than a science. From the artists sculpture, rendered in clay, to the engraved dies which strike the medal, minting is an intricately involved process. The result is a high quality bronze calendar medal which has been beautifully designed, artfully sculpted and meticulously minted. This entire process is painstakingly performed for each calendar medal struck at Hoffman Mint where we match old world craftsmanship with advanced technology.
The scientific name is Felis concolor-cats all of one color. It is called a panther east of the Mississippi. Latin Americans call it el leon. In most of the United States it goes by puma or mountain lion. The most widely accepted name is COUGAR. This magnificent cat was the most widely distributed mammal in the western hemisphere before it was ruthlessly hunted. The cougar is solitary, shy, independent and secretive. Each adult stakes out a home range and marks its territory. A Cougar's territorial borders consist of piles of leaves, pine needles and twigs all marked by the cougar's scent.
The striking of the 1996 Cougar Medal is strictly limited to only 5000 pieces. Each medal is individually edge marked with the official hallmark of Hoffman Mint and a serial number. Now You Can Acquire A Lasting Tribute To The Powerful Cougar These medals are perfect for gifts, customer or employee appreciation or special events.](albums/userpics/10001/Hoffman%2C%20Calendar%20Medal%2C%201986%2C%20Payette%20%28Boyle%29-combo.jpg "1996, Hoffman Mint, James Payette, Cougar
[b]From the collection of John Birks. This medal is a gift from the designer, Thomas Boyle[/b]
Serial No. 0620, James Payette, artist; Thomas Boyle, designer
[b]From the Hoffman Mint Website:[/b]
Cougar 1996 Calendar Medal[/b]
Hoffman Mint proudly presents the \"Cougar \"calendar medal commemorating North American's endangered animals. The design was sculpted by James Payette and struck in bronze. This medal brings to life one of nature's most misunderstood and feared creatures-the Cougar. Each medal has been meticulously crafted by the finest artisans in the country resulting in a magnificent piece. Hoffman Mint's official 1996 calendar medal has brought lasting significance to discerning collectors.
The 1996 Cougar calendar is the result of a collaboration of the finest artisans in the country including designers, sculptors, and engravers. The manufacturing process is more of an art than a science. From the artists sculpture, rendered in clay, to the engraved dies which strike the medal, minting is an intricately involved process. The result is a high quality bronze calendar medal which has been beautifully designed, artfully sculpted and meticulously minted. This entire process is painstakingly performed for each calendar medal struck at Hoffman Mint where we match old world craftsmanship with advanced technology.
The scientific name is Felis concolor-cats all of one color. It is called a panther east of the Mississippi. Latin Americans call it el leon. In most of the United States it goes by puma or mountain lion. The most widely accepted name is COUGAR. This magnificent cat was the most widely distributed mammal in the western hemisphere before it was ruthlessly hunted. The cougar is solitary, shy, independent and secretive. Each adult stakes out a home range and marks its territory. A Cougar's territorial borders consist of piles of leaves, pine needles and twigs all marked by the cougar's scent.
The striking of the 1996 Cougar Medal is strictly limited to only 5000 pieces. Each medal is individually edge marked with the official hallmark of Hoffman Mint and a serial number. Now You Can Acquire A Lasting Tribute To The Powerful Cougar These medals are perfect for gifts, customer or employee appreciation or special events.")
