CANADA
2015
Colorful Songbirds Of Canada The Blue Jay
$10 Fine Silver Coloured Coin (No Tax)
Specification:
RCM Number: 142400
Face Value: 10 dollars
Mintage: 15,000
Composition: 99.99% Fine Silver Coloured
Silver Content: 15.87 g / 0.510tr oz
Weight: 15.87 g
Diameter: 34.0 mm
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof
Artist: Susanna Blunt (Obverse)
Derek C. Wicks (Reverse)
There are few birds that are as readily recognized as the Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). With its incomparable blue-hued plumage, this noisy songbird infuses its surroundings with a colourful presence as it moves about the wooded areas from central Alberta to southern Ontario, and east through the Atlantic Provinces. As one of Canada's most colourful songbird species, its depiction on this stunning coin is testament to the beauty of Canada's natural landscape.
Special Features:
- The third coin in the 5-coin series entitled Colourful Songbirds of Canada, showcases the beauty of some of Canada's most distinctive bird species.
- This coin offers RCM is offering a detailed depiction of a Blue Jay, whose bright colouring has long enchanted bird-watchers and nature lovers from Alberta to Newfoundland.
- The reverse image was designed by award-winning artist Derek C. Wicks, who was twice named the National Artist of the Year by Ducks Unlimited.
- A thoughtful gift for bird-watchers, art appreciators and anyone who admires the timeless beauty of the wildlife.
Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
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