10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Canada Geese

Reverse

A pair of Canada geese cleverly positioned within the lobes of its sculpted maple leaf. Ripples enhance the leaf's texture while a branch in the background doubles as the leaf's veins.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2016
TT
10 DOLLARS

Designer: Trevor Tennant

Edge

Plain

Comment

The maple leaf, the central element of the national flag, is undoubtedly Canada's best-known symbol, both at home and abroad. The maple, which comes in a dozen species across the country, is found near all the aquatic habitats frequented by the Canada goose. This bird, like the maple, is also an emblematic figure present from one end of the territory to the other. It even ventures into the Arctic in summer.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

La feuille d'érable, l'élément central du drapeau national, est sans conteste le symbole canadien le plus connu ici et à l'étranger. L'érable, qui se décline en une dizaine d'espèces sur tout le territoire, vit, entre autres, près de tous les habitats aquatiques fréquentés par la bernache du Canada. Cet oiseau, tout comme l'érable, est aussi une figure emblématique présente d'un bout à l'autre du territoire. Il s'aventure même dans l'Arctique en été.

Interesting fact

The Canada Geese coin is a unique and interesting collector's item, as it features a design that changes depending on the angle of the light. The coin's reverse side features a group of Canada Geese flying in a V-formation, and when viewed at a certain angle, the design appears to change, creating the illusion of movement. This innovative design was achieved through the use of advanced minting techniques and adds an extra layer of depth and interest to the coin.

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