The coin features a blue flag iris design with Swarovski crystal elements. It is made of 0.999 fineness silver and has been certified by NGC with a certification number of 2839950-010. The variety of the coin is proof and it was minted in Canada.
A special gathering of our colourful friends! Order today a 2 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Birds in the Backyard – Mintage: 3,000 (2019). A backyard feeder or birdhouse is our way of putting out the welcome mat for our winged friends! Bird watching is one of the easiest ways to observe Canada’s wildlife. By attracting birds to our outdoor spaces, we can learn more about our avian neighbours-from their colour variations or their differentcalls. This simple viewing activity can provide hours of enjoyment, and every visit is a treasured moment. Pure silver coin invites you to a special backyard gathering. While our popular bird-themed coins often highlight one species at a time, thisengraved piece brings together. Different birds in one image. Selective colour highlights a few leaves of the catalpa tree. Butall eyes are on the true stars of this design: the blue jay, the downy woodpecker, the northern cardinal and the purple martin-four of Canada’s famously colourful birds. A beautiful 2 oz. Pure silver coin featuring your favourite birds at a birdfeeder! AN IDEAL GIFT FOR A BIRD LOVER! The design is an unusual opportunity to view four different bird species in one image-from the boisterous blue jay to the insect-eating purple martin, an ideal gift for a bird lover. A FAVOURITE OF BIRDWATCHERS! Selective colour highlights the colourful feathers that make these birds a favourite of bird watchers. Our bird coins are always popular among collectors! While previous coins tend to highlight one species at a time, this beautiful piece brings together four different Canadian bird species in one viewing. Limited mintage of 3,000 coins makes this sought-after coin a rare collectible. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. 99.99% PURE SILVER! The 50-millimetre diameter allows for more engraved detail sand a more complex design. Designed by artist Neil Hamelin, the selectively coloured reverse features an engraved birdhouse in a catalpa tree. Several colourful Canadian bird species have gathered around this nesting box (from left to right): a curious blue jay. , a little downy woodpecker. Landing, and a perched purple martin. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. This design faithfully captures the birdhouse we have in our backyard. It was painted from the vantage point that I get to enjoy when sitting in our yard and watching the birds. Designs such as this one enable us to step away from the stress of everyday life and truly enjoy the beauty that Mother Nature has bestowed upon us. Christa Bruce, Product Manager, Royal Canadian Mint. A blue jay can be a bully at a feeder, where it may use its large size and loud call to intimidate smaller birds. But its colouring makes it a favourite of many Canadian birdwatchers! To attract a blue jay to your feeder, make sure it allows plenty of room for the blue jay to perch and keep it filled with sunflower seeds and peanuts. This mixture will attract cardinals, and other birds too. Want to attract a woodpecker to your feeder? Downies are your best bet. These chickadee-sized woodpeckers have a preference for suet feeders, but they’ll happily snap up sunflower seeds, peanuts and chunky peanut butter-they’ll even drink from hummingbird feeders! In Canada, purple martins flock to special types of birdhouses. These birdhouses either resemble gourds or multi-compartment hotels. This species is an aerial insectivore, so you’re not likely to see it at a feeder unless you leave crushed eggshells as a source of grit and calcium.
Endangered Animal Cutout: Woodland Caribou. Like a puzzle with a missing piece, it’s hard to imagine Canada without many of its most iconic species, including the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou); sadly, this majestic mammal joins other Canadian creatures that are classified as at risk, threatened or even endangered. With its uniquely shaped cutout, this fine silver coin shines the spotlight on the plight of the caribou – a national symbol whose numbers are in decline in Canada’s wilderness. RCM FIRST: State-of-the-art technology and internationally renowned craftsmanship have come together to produce the first coin to feature a uniquely shaped cutout – one that smoothly recreates the animal’s iconic outline! – The artful combination of meticulous engraving and multiple finishes truly captures the stunning beauty of the Canadian wilderness; but the cutout adds a powerful aspect that highlights the species’ at-risk status and its “disappearing” numbers in the wild. Crafted from 1.7 ounces of 99.99% fine silver, each coin boasts a large diameter (54 mm) that allows even the finest detail to shine. With a limited mintage of just 5,500 coins worldwide, the coin’s artistic design and innovative new feature makes this a highly sought-after collectible that will be prized by art lovers, nature enthusiasts and collectors alike! Packaging: The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. THIS ITEM IS GST / HST EXEMPT. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.
Each coin features a different goalie and is made with a fineness of 0.9999, ensuring the highest quality for your collection. The set includes goalies such as Ken Dryden and Martin Brodeur, making it a must-have for any hockey fan. These commemorative coins are perfect for displaying or gifting, and are sure to impress with their intricate designs and attention to detail. Made in Canada and uncertified, this gorgeous set is a true treasure for any collector or fan of hockey history. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of Canadian sports history with the 2015 Canada Legendary Goalies silver coin set.
SML, a commemorative piece minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. This ungraded coin features a stunning ultra-high relief design that adds a sense of depth and dimension to the iconic Silver Maple Leaf image. Crafted from 0.9999 fine silver, this coin is a must-have for collectors and investors alike. It comes with a RCM COA certification and is uncirculated, ensuring its pristine condition. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this beautiful and unique piece of Canadian numismatic history.
A stunning use of selective gold plating on a piedfort coin! The loon and the maple leaf: the two most iconic symbols of Canadian identity and pride. One is a national icon and a symbol of Canada’s lake wilderness; the other predates our national flag as a visual representation for this land, its beauty, its people, and our hopes for the future. Since Confederation, the maple leaf has proven its reverential status by gaining official recognition as a national emblem. From coats of arms to coins, the maple leaf is aubiquitous symbol of belonging and continues to inspire admiration by proudly representing all that is Canadian. The use of selective gold plating on your pure silver. Makes this a valued addition to your collection. LOWER MINTAGE THAN PREVIOUS COIN IN SERIES! Compared to the previous coin (Caribou), this coin’s mintage has been reduced to 7,000! OUR THIRD SELECTIVELY GOLD-PLATED, PURE SILVER. Almost twice as thick as a standard 1 oz. Coin, it’s the third in the series! A DISTINCTLY CANADIAN CELEBRATION! Two proud national symbols-the loon and the maple leaf-combine to represent Canada’s past, present, and future in one outstanding design that fuses traditional imagery with contemporary depictions. OUTSTANDING LEVEL OF DETAIL! Beautifully engraved in 99.99% pure silver, your coin features an outstanding level of detail, as seen in the texture of the loon’s feather and the maple leaf’s veins. The use of selective gold plating adds elegance and an extra layer of dimension that allows the maple leaf and the rim to be admired individually or collectively as part of the overall design. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins! ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN!
It features the Red Trillium wildflower and has been certified by NGC as PF 70 UCAM (Ultra Cameo) for its high quality finish. The coin comes with its original government packaging (OGP).
