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3 Dollars - Elizabeth II Whale Watching
2019 yearSilver (.9999) | 7.96 g | 27 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2019 |
Value | 3 Dollars 3 CAD = USD 2.22 |
Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Silver (.9999) |
Weight | 7.96 g |
Diameter | 27 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#186848 |
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Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
In the foreground, a humpback whale suddenly lifts itself above the surface of the water, much to the delight of observers onboard a whale watch boat in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SH
CANADA
Designer: Steven Hepburn
Edge
Reeded
Comment
-When is the best time to see whales in Canada? It varies according to species. On the Pacific coast, you're most likely to see killer whales, gray whales and more from April to October. From May to October, you might spot right whales, fin whales, minke whales and humpback whales in the Atlantic, or blue whales and belugas in the St. Lawrence. In summer, you can also spot belugas by heading north to Churchill, the polar bear capital of Manitoba.-Sometimes a whale will lift its tail out of the water and slam it to the surface; this behavior is called lobtailing. When it sticks its head out vertically to keep watch, it's called spyhopping. Finally, breaching refers to jumping out of the water, like the one shown here!
-If you encounter a whale, give it room - it's the law. With a few exceptions, it's mandatory in Canadian waters to keep boats, kayaks and other watercraft at least 100 meters away from most whales, porpoises and dolphins. This distance increases to 200 meters for killer whales in the West, and to 400 meters for threatened or endangered species in the St. Lawrence Estuary. These measures serve to protect our marine mammals by reducing the disturbance that harms these captivating creatures.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Whale Watching" coin is that it features a unique shape, designed to resemble a whale's tail. The coin's shape is curved to mimic the tail of a whale, creating a distinctive and eye-catching design that sets it apart from other coins. This unique shape not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also serves as a symbol of the coin's theme, which is the majesty and beauty of whales in their natural habitat.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2019 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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