CANADA
2011
Peregrine Falcon
$10 Fine Silver Coin
Specification:
RCM Number: 115555
Face Value: 10 dollars
Mintage: 10,000
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver Content: 0.510tr oz
Weight: 15.87 g
Diameter: 34.0 mm
Edge: Reeded
Finish: Proof
Artist: Susanna Blunt (Oberverse) Corrine Hunt (Reverse)
Majesty in air.
The peregrine Falcon is one of the most breathtakingbirds of prey, diving more than 300 km/h to strikeits prey. It is increasingly common in urban settings,having adopted tall buildings as cliff top nesting sites.Its near-extinction sparked the ban of DDT chemicalsand clearly illustrates the impact of human activityon the environment
Celebrated First Nation’s artist Corrine Hunt has brought her distinctive vision of traditional Kwakwaka’wakw and Tlingit forms to create these special-edition collectibles. Every design is visual poetry that gives the time-honoured traditions of conservation and respect a contemporary voice with powerful lines and well-honed economy in composition.
2011 is the International Year of Forests—a time to reflect on the significant role the wilderness plays in reducing global warming and preserving the earth’s environmental balance.
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