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5 Diners Western Capercaillie
2012 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 38.61 mm |
| Location | Andorra |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | CIT |
| Co-prince | Joan Enric Vives i Sicília (2003-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 5 Diners (5 ADD) |
| Currency | Diner (1977-2014) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured (Prism Technologhy) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#184740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Male Western Capercaillie as prism insert
Script: Latin
Lettering: OCELLS D'ANDORRA
Translation: Birds of Andorra
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-the-woods, or simply capercaillie, is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all extant grouse species. The heaviest-known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of 7.2 kilograms (16 pounds). Found across Europe and the Palearctic, this primarily-ground-dwelling forest grouse is renowned for its courtship display. This bird shows extreme sexual dimorphism, with males nearly twice the size of females. The global population is listed as "least concern" under the IUCN, although the populations of central Europe are declining and fragmented, or possibly extirpated. The subspecies present in the Pyrenees is the Tetrao urogallus aquitanicus.Interesting fact
The Western Capercaillie, featured on the 5 Diners coin, is a species of grouse that is known for its distinctive courtship display, which involves a series of strutting, bowing, and vocalizations. This behavior is often referred to as "lekking," and it is a unique and fascinating aspect of the bird's mating ritual.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Diners (Western Capercaillie) 2012 coin.
