Product Overview
THE MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION: 100 YEARS OF PROTECTION THE MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD - 2016 $20 1 oz Fine Silver Coin
Since 1916, the Migratory Birds Convention represents an enduring partnership between Canada and the United States to protect our beloved migratory bird populations. This stunning four-coin series celebrates the centennial anniversary of this landmark conservation measure by showcasing some of the colourful bird species that are protected under its provisions, such as the mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides).
SPECIAL FEATURES
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First coin in a new series commemorating the centennial of the Migratory Birds Convention, featuring a showcase of some of the colourful bird species protected under its provisions.
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A visual celebration of a key conservation milestone and the enduring partnership between Canada and the United States that has resulted in crucial conservation measures in both countries.
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Selective colour over detailed engraving brings the mountain bluebird to life in gorgeous detail while showcasing its famous blue-coloured plumage.
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This coin is crafted in 99.99% pure silver with mintage set to 7,000 coins worldwide.
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Packaged in a charming graphic beauty box, this coin adds a splash of nature’s bright colours to your nature, wildlife or bird-themed collection. As a gift, this valued collectible is sure to brighten up a nature enthusiast or bird lover’s day.
DESIGN
This $20.00(US $14.22) coin is 99.99% pure silver, with a diameter of 38 millimetres and a nominal metal weight of 31.39 grams. The reverse design by Canadian artist Claudio D’Angelo features a stunning side profile of a mountain bluebird in flight over an open meadow, where a nest box sits on a fencepost alongside a rocky stream. Finely detailed engraving gives this portrait a beautiful, life-like quality by recreating the songbird’s fine features, from its pointed black bill to the feathers of its tail and outstretched wings. Selective colour recreates the mountain bluebird’s most defining feature—its dazzling sky-blue plumage—and adds a vibrant, gem-like splash of colour against the engraved rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the background.
- Country Canada
- Year 2016
- Mintage (pcs) 7,000
- Face value $ 20
- Metal Silver 9999/1000
- Weight (g) 31.39 g
- Size (mm) 38 mm
- Case or box Yes
- Certificate Yes
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