SKU# OK131336E
2014 $20 Baby Animals Atlantic Puffin
1 oz Pure Silver Color Proof 2nd Coin in New Series
Second in a new baby animal series!
Specifications
Mintage – 7,500
Composition - fine
silver (99.99% pure)
Finish - proof
Weight (g) - 31.39 (one
troy ounce)
Diameter (mm) 38
Edge - serrated
Certificate - serialized
(serial numbers will vary)
Face value - 20 dollars
(a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists - Glen Loates
(reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
Canada is a vast
territory that is home to an incredibly diverse wildlife! The Royal Canadian
Mint showcases Canada's young wildlife with a beautiful series of coins
featuring baby animals, including this one featuring a young puffin (or chick).
Special features:
·
This beautiful coin
features selective coloring that reproduces the young puffin's distinct
features. In the background, the brilliant green of the grassy cliff tops
contrasts with the red and white of the lighthouse that is perched near the
cliff's edge.
·
Second in a touching
series of coins that depicts baby animals in their natural setting - mintage is
limited to only 7,500 worldwide!
·
Selective coloring
highlights the chick and its habitat.
·
For Canadian customers,
this coin is GST/HST exempt.
Design:
This coin features a
young puffin with its mother along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. A side
profile of the chick allows for a full view of the soft, dark-colored down that
covers its head and back, along with its bright white chest and its webbed
feet. The chick is nestled among the grasses and flowers where it awaits its
meal. On the right, the adult puffin
stands next to its offspring, its bill clasping the small fish that will
provide nourishment for the chick. Selective color enhances the young puffin's
engraved features; in the background, the bright green of the grassy cliff tops
stands in contrast with the red and white lighthouse.
The Atlantic puffin is
one of Canada's most beloved seabirds! This colorful bird is a familiar sight
along the shores of Newfoundland and Labrador, where it enjoys the distinction
of being the province's official bird since 1992.
Did you know…
·
The puffin's
penguin-like look changes dramatically between breeding and non-breeding
seasons. In the winter, its beak is a
dull grey to match the dreary winter; in the spring, it seems to burst with
color! In the past, this led many observers to think they were two different
species.
·
The puffin might have
wings but it is a horrible flier - its wings need to flap up to 400 beats per
minute just to stay in the air! They're also known for crash-landing more often
than not, and will easily knock over other puffins that might be standing in
their landing path.
·
In the water, they're
strong swimmers! Their webbed feet act like rudders but remarkably, they can
dive to a depth of 61 meters and can hold their breath for up to one minute
underwater!
·
Feeling hungry? A puffin
will dive into the water to scoop out as many fish as it can in one take. It
will usually grab an average of 10 fish at a time, but it's been known to net
up to 60 in a single dive
Packaging:
Each coin is
encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell case
protected by a black beauty box.
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping
& handling to USA via USPS First Class Mail!
USPS Priority Mail &
Priority Express Mail (one business day delivery) are also available for an
additional charge.
Additional Information
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– Most of our ebay items are also available for purchase directly from OK
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