2013 Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Fine Silver $20 Coin

Item OK121888S

2013 Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Fine Silver $20 Coin

First coin of a brand-new fine silver butterfly series!

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Specifications

Our SKU No. - OK121888S

Mintage – 10,000

Composition - fine silver (99.99% pure)

Finish - proof

Weight (g) - 28.02 

Diameter (mm) - 40

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Celia Godkin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

With its distinctive yellow-and-black stripe pattern, the Canadian tiger swallowtail is one of Canada’s most recognizable butterflies. This is the first coin of a beautiful new series celebrating a species that is uniquely Canadian.

Be among the first to own this beautiful 1 oz. flagship coin from the Royal Canadian Mint’s new Butterflies of Canada $20 fine silver series. With only 10,000 minted, this coin will sell out quickly.  Don’t miss out; order today!

   

Special features

·        This coin is the first in the exciting new Butterflies of Canada series.

·        Beautiful mirror-like proof in fine silver.

·        Designed in fine silver (99.99% pure) with selective color application.

·        Limited mintage of 10,000.

·        A companion coin will be available soon: a 50-cent silver plated coin with selective color.

·        A FIRST! This coin’s “beauty box” uses a lenticular design to portray the tiger swallowtail flapping its wings

Design

This coin’s image is designed by Canadian artist Celia Godkin and features an engraved and colored Canadian tiger swallowtail butterfly—a harbinger of spring—resting on an engraved dandelion. The reverse is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013” and the face value of “20 DOLLARS.”   

Packaging

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a lenticular beauty box, which portrays the tiger swallowtail flapping its wings.    

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping via USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation to all U.S. address!

Get it even faster!  USPS Priority Mail & Express Mail are also available for an additional charge.

We ship to many international destinations worldwide.