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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Cinnamon Teal
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 15.87 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 CAD = USD 7.39 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.87 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#378479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cinnamon Teal duck pair in color.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
10 DOLLARS 2015
DM
Designer: Denis Mayer Jr.
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The Lesser Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) is a dabbling duck found in southwestern Canada, the western United States and western South America. Its distinct populations in North and South America make it a unique species. The cinnamon teal generally avoids mating in the mid-continent prairie region - a popular breeding ground for dabbling ducks.The male measures around 40 centimetres in length and weighs around 400 grams. Its head and body are cinnamon-colored, with pale blue spots on its upper wings. The wingtips are a shimmering green. Its eyes are bright red. The female is brownish-grey with reddish tints, and has a dark beak and wings. Like the male, the female has pale blue spots on her upper wings. Young males are the same color as females, but have red eyes.
In Western Canada, cinnamon teal spend the summer in wetlands, including marshes, ponds and small lakes. The ducks usually choose a different mate each season, and nest close to the water in small grass-lined hollows, well hidden beneath layers of vegetation. The female sneaks through this protective layer to reach her nest. Here, she lays up to 16 ivory-colored eggs. At the end of the season, the ducks migrate to Mexico, California and Arizona.
Did you know?
- Like all dabbling ducks, the Cinnamon Teal feeds on aquatic vegetation, invertebrates and mollusks with its long, spatula-shaped bill.
- The cinnamon teal sometimes mates with the blue-winged teal.
- The female cinnamon teal and the female blue-winged teal are so similar that even the most experienced birdwatchers have difficulty telling them apart.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The 2015 $10 Cinnamon Teal silver coin features a unique reverse design that showcases a stunning cinnamon teal bird perched on a branch, surrounded by lush vegetation. The coin's obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of 99.99% pure silver and weighs 15.87 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2944 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Cinnamon Teal) 2015 coin.
