10 Dollars - Elizabeth II White Falcon
2016 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.79 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 CAD = USD 7.39 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.79 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#237681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The White Falcon with its wings spread wide below its figure as it flaps them, with a flat background surface save the radial lines around the outer edge of the design field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2016
9999
FINE GOLD 1/4 OZ OR PUR
Designer: Steve Hepburn
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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JM Bullion ID# : 2277836
The Royal Canadian Mint has a rich history of issuing silver and gold bullion coins with beautiful designs depicting the diverse wildlife of North America. In particular, it has issued numerous coins with birds of prey from the continent. Among those many beautiful designs is the White Falcon.
Known officially as the gyrfalcon, this bird of prey is the largest of the falcon species. Found throughout the northern reaches of North America, Europe, and Asia, the White Falcon species breeds along the coastal regions of the Arctic Ocean on all three continents. As with many other species of falcon, the female White Falcon is often larger than the male.
Interesting fact
The 2016 $10 Elizabeth II (White Falcon) gold coin from Canada features a unique design that showcases a white falcon perched on a branch, surrounded by a beautiful landscape. The coin's design is particularly interesting because it was created using a combination of traditional engraving techniques and modern digital design tools, resulting in a highly detailed and visually stunning image.
