2015 $10 Colorful Songbirds of Canada: Violet-Green Swallow Pure Silver Proof

 SKU# OK143386E

2015 $10 Colorful Songbirds of Canada: The Violet-Green Swallow 1/2 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin

Fifth and final coin in the Colorful Songbirds of Canada series!

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Specifications

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish - color proof

Weight (g) - 15.87 (1/2 troy oz.)

Diameter (mm) - 34

Edge - serrated

Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 10 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Derek C. Wicks (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

With its endearing chirp and stunning plumage, it's easy to see why the violet-green swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) is a favorite swallow species for many birdwatchers.  Found in the open woodlands of western Canada, this songbird's iridescent feathers add an unexpected splash of color to its serene surroundings and, as such, are part of the beauty of Canada's natural landscape.

Special features:

•   Fifth and final coin in the Colorful Songbirds of Canada series, which captures the beauty of some of Canada's most distinctive bird species. 

•  This time, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the violet-green swallow, a slender songbird that is found in the open woodlands of western Canada. 

•  The selective color recreates the vibrant, metallic-like hues of the violet-green swallow, much as it would be seen in the wild. 

•  A thoughtful gift for bird-watchers, art appreciators and anyone who admires the timeless beauty of the wildlife. 

•   For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design:

The reverse design by Canadian artist Derek C. Wicks recreates the violet-green swallow's breathtaking green and blue-hued plumage and violet tail through the striking use of selective color.  Taking a break from its aerial hunting activities, this insectivore is perched on a swooping tree branch that is covered in western tree lichens.  The clean contrast between the metallic-like upper-parts and the bright white underparts further enhances the detailed pattern, bringing stunning depth and dimension to the overall composition.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black beauty box.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses.  USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge.

Flowers of Canada 1 oz. Pure Silver with Swarovski Crystal Dew Drops

2015 Black-eyed Susan
2014 Red Trillium
2013 Blue Flag Iris
2012 Rhododendron

Each coin is one full troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver.  These coins are encapsulated and in original Royal Canadian Mint packaging (maroon clamshell case protected by a black "beauty box").  Each coin is accompanied by a serial numbered Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Mint.

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Canada 2013 $3 Bee & Hive, Animal Architects Series, 1/4 oz. Pure Silver Coin

SKU# OK123312E

Canada 2013 $3 Bee & Hive, Animal Architects Series, 1/4 oz. Pure Silver Coin

An exciting Royal Canadian Mint painted silver proof coin series!

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Specifications

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish – proof

Weight (g) – 7.96 (one-fourth troy ounce)

Diameter – 27 mm

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 3 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists – Yves Bérubé (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

                        

Description

The beehive, home to and engineering feat of the honey bee, is built around an iconic structure: the honeycomb.  This amazing architecture is a mathematically perfect matrix of hexagons, optimizing spatial coverage while minimizing the amount of construction material required for building - an achievement of engineering efficiency that is virtually unmatched.  With all the effort and talent that goes into hive-making, you could say that “busy as a bee” is almost an understatement!

Start this promising series of Canada’s most animal talented builders and architects with the very first coin issued!

Special features:

·        A FIRST! This is the first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting new painted silver proof series featuring exceptional architects of Canada’s animal world.

·        Each coin comes with a certificate of fascinating facts about the life of honey bees in Canada.

·        Crafted in 99.99% fine silver.

·        Limited to 10,000 coins worldwide.

·        This coin is GST/HST exempt for our Canadian customers.

Design:

This coin was designed by Canadian artist Yves Bérubé.   It features a painted honey bee standing atop a flower blossom, its head bowed to collect precious nectar that will sustain its colony.  The design is layered over an embossed honeycomb of perfectly symmetrical hexagons, which cover the entire polished silver field of the coin’s reverse.  The reverse also features the word “CANADA,” the date “2013,” and the face value of “3 DOLLARS.”

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell protected by a black sleeve.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses!  USPS Priority Mail & Priority Express Mail are also available for an additional charge.

CANADA: Choice of United States Postal Service (USPS) First Class Mail International (lower cost), USPS Priority Mail International (faster delivery), or ebay's Global Shipping Program.

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Additional Information

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2013 $20Franz Johnston, the Guardian of the Gorge, 1 oz. Pure Silver – Group of Seven #5 - Canadian Legal Tender Coin

SKU# OK118516E

2013 $20Franz Johnston, the Guardian of the Gorge, 1 oz. Pure Silver – Group of Seven #5

Continuing the “Group of Seven” series honoring great Canadian artists of the 20th century!

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Specifications

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish – proof

Weight (g) – 31.39 (one troy ounce)

Diameter – 38 mm

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

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

Artists – RCM engravers reproduced the painting "The Guardian of the Gorge" by Franz Johnston (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

                        

Description

Francis Hans Johnston, (later known as Frank or Franz), was born in Toronto, Ontario, in 1888.  Johnston was a prolific painter.  At an exhibition he held in Winnipeg in February 1922 (after taking a position as the principal of the Winnipeg School of Art), he displayed over 300 paintings - the largest solo exhibition Winnipeg had ever seen at that time.

Special features:

·        Every brush stroke was recreated on this coin in a beautiful proof finish (frosted raised elements on mirror background).

·        5th coin in the series.  Other coins include : Lawren S. Harris, Toronto Street Winter Morning, Varley, Stormy Weather; Carmichael, Houses, Cobalt; and Lismer, Nova Scotia Fishing Village.  (We have most in stock now!)

·        Crafted in 1 troy ounce of fine silver (99.99% pure).

·        Limited to 7,000 coins worldwide.

·        This coin is GST/HST exempt for our Canadian customers.

Design:

The coin features an adaptation of Franz Johnston’s painting, The Guardian of the Gorge.  In this detail of the painting, we see massive outcroppings of granite acting as guard and gateway to a vast river canyon.  The figurative becomes literal as one notices the figure of a crouching man emerge from the rock and at the crest of the cliff (not seen here), the face of the elderly guardian watches over the vast chasm.  The outer frame on the reverse side features the words “CANADA” and “FRANZ JOHNSTON” along with the date “2013” and the face value of “20 DOLLARS.”

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell protected by a black sleeve.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses!  USPS Priority Mail & Priority Express Mail are also available for an additional charge.

CANADA: Choice of United States Postal Service (USPS) First Class Mail International (lower cost), USPS Priority Mail International (faster delivery), or ebay's Global Shipping Program.

Other International Destinations: Shipping via ebay's Global Shipping Program.

Additional Information

OK Ranch sells fine collectible & investment coins, fine & fashion jewelry, gifts, and more through our eBay store at www.okranchcoins.com

shop@okranch.me