25 Cents - Elizabeth II Wood Duck

Reverse

A breeding pair of wood ducks highlighted in color rests on a tree branch, overlooking its watery habitat.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
25 CENTS 2013

Designer: Trevor Tennant

Edge

Plain

Comment

The wood duck's Latin name, Aix sponsa, means "bird in nuptial dress", a flattering scientific name that suits this beautiful, colorful duck perfectly. In fact, some ornithological experts believe it to be the most beautiful aquatic bird in North America. A resident of southern Canada during the warm summer months, this medium-sized duck is one of the few North American duck species to build its nest in tree cavities.

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

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Le nom latin du canard branchu, Aix sponsa, signifie « oiseau en tenue nuptiale », nom scientifique flatteur qui convient parfaitement à ce magnifique canard coloré. En fait, certains experts en ornithologie estiment qu'il s'agit du plus bel oiseau aquatique d'Amérique du Nord. Résidant du sud du Canada pendant les mois chauds de l'été, ce canard de taille moyenne est l'une des rares espèces de canards d'Amérique du Nord à construire son nid dans des cavités d'arbres.

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

Interesting fact

The Wood Duck 25-cent coin from Canada features a unique design that showcases the country's natural beauty. The coin's reverse side features a detailed image of a Wood Duck, a species of duck that is native to North America, set against a backdrop of a birch tree and a sunset. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 18.63 grams. It was minted in 2013 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. This coin is an interesting fact for collectors and enthusiasts of numismatics, as it highlights the Royal Canadian Mint's commitment to creating unique and beautiful coins that celebrate Canada's natural heritage.

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