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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Violet-green Swallow
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#301281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A Bird: Violet-green Swallow
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2015
10 DOLLARS
Designer: Derek C. Wicks
Edge
Serrated
Comment
With its gentle chirping and ravishing plumage, the White-faced Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) is undoubtedly a favorite among many birdwatchers. Nesting in the open forests of Western Canada, this iridescent-feathered bird punctuates its serene surroundings with a burst of color, helping to make Canada's natural beauty awe-inspiring.Special features
- This is the final issue in the five-coin Colourful Songbirds of Canada series, showcasing the beauty of Canada's most distinctive birds.
- This time, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the white-faced swallow, the slender songbird that populates the open forests of Western Canada.
- The application of selective colors realistically recreates the intensity of the metallic luster hues that characterize the white-faced swallow.
- A wonderful gift for the birdwatcher, art enthusiast or anyone sensitive to the timeless beauty of wildlife.
- You can also subscribe to the five-part series Colorful Songbirds of Canada! The coins will be launched at the rate of one per month, from March to July 2015.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a double-shell case with a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The 2015 $10 Silver Violet-green Swallow coin from Canada features a unique design that showcases the beauty of nature. The coin's reverse side features a violet-green swallow in mid-flight, with its wings spread wide, set against a background of rolling hills and trees. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is made of 99.99% pure silver and weighs 15.87 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for circulation as a regular currency, but rather as a collectible item. This coin is a beautiful representation of the natural world and would make a great addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9806 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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