10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Partridge In A Pear Tree

Reverse

Coloured stylized portrait of a partridge on a pear tree

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
10 DOLLARS 2013

Engraver: José Osio

Designer: Risto Turlinen

Edge

Serrated

Comment

The holiday song "A Partridge in a Pear Tree" has inspired thousands of beautiful images, such as the motif that adorns this piece.

Packaging:
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a padded burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective sleeve.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

La chanson des Fêtes « Une perdrix dans un poirier » a inspiré des milliers d’images magnifiques, tel le motif qui orne cette pièce.

Emballage :
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque bordeaux rembourré et orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne. Le boîtier est assorti d’un fourreau protecteur noir.

Interesting fact

The Partridge in a Pear Tree coin is a unique and interesting collector's item, as it features a design that is not typically found on Canadian currency. The coin's design features a partridge perched in a pear tree, surrounded by a winter landscape. This design was inspired by the traditional Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and it is a nod to the song's lyrics, which mention a partridge in a pear tree as one of the gifts given on the first day of Christmas. The coin's unique design makes it a standout among other Canadian coins, and it is sure to be a treasured addition to any coin collection.

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