50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013)
First coin in the brand-new Butterflies of Canada series!
With its distinctive yellow-and-black stripe pattern, the Canadian tiger swallowtail is one of our nation’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 coin from our new Butterflies of Canada series. Order your coin today!
Special features
• This is the first in our exciting new Butterflies of Canada series.
• Your coin includes a beautiful mirror-like proof finish.
• Also available: a fine silver coin featuring a coloured engraved tiger swallowtail.
Design
Your coin’s image is designed by Canadian artist Celia Godkin, and features a colourful Canadian tiger swallowtail butterfly—a harbinger of spring—resting on a yellow dandelion. The reverse is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013” and the face value of “50 CENTS.”
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.
This coin is an excellent addition to any collection and a striking gift for those who love butterflies, nature and Canadian flora and fauna.
Order your coin now!
Specifications
- No.121878
- Mintage 20,000
- Compositionsilver plated
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 0
- Diameter (mm) 42
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value50 cents
- ArtistCelia Godkin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
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by PowerReviews(based on 33 reviews)
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97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Ratings Distribution
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(24)
4 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Pros
- Detailed (28)
- Displays well (24)
- Authentic (13)
- Mint condition (12)
- Rare (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby (23)
- Adults (14)
- Young children (12)
- Older children (11)
- Lifetime (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Collector (17), Grandparent (13), Parent of two or more children (8), Education oriented (6), Working parent (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (29), Yes (4)
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my wife and I really enjoy the Coind
By Uncle Duck
from Burns lake BC
About Me Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
My wife really enjoyed the coin for Christmas. We collect the coins for our two children.Excellent quality. Far superior than of the US mint coins.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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its stunning!!!!
By jdali
from caledon Ontario
About Me First Time Parent, Working Parent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
- Young Children
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
Perfect gift for Christmas it's beautiful
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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Nice
By .
from .
About Me First Time Parent
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
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- Yes
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love nature
By nanc
from Port Elgin Ontario
About Me Grandparent
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
Hobby, Like nature,pretty
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Going to buy the rest of the series.
By InkednPoked
from on. canada
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
Very nice coin. Beautiful details. And a price that can't be beat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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lovely
By dee
from simcoe, ontario
About Me Factory Worker
Pros
- Detailed
Cons
Best Uses
- All Will Love To Look At
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
sweet
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Great gift for the grandchildern
By Viking
from Ottawa, ON
About Me Collector, Grandparent
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
- Older Children
- Young Children
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
I bought a few as gifts but kept one for myself.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Irresistible to all Nature lovers
By Honeybear
from Kingston, ON
About Me Education Oriented, Grandparent
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Older Children
- Teens
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
Excellent craftsmanship
Can be offered, if not added to a collection at home, to a wide variety of gift recipients
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Fanatastic looking coin!
By Terry
from Hamilton, Ontario
About Me Collector
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Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
- Teens
- Young Children
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
A great start to a new series. If the other coins are the same then you better make sure you have this one, the first one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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The colour and clarity are amazing!
By Swanny
from Ontario
About Me Grandparent
Pros
- Detailed
Cons
- Common
Best Uses
- Adults
Comments about 50-Cent Silver Plated Coin - Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (2013):
I'm building an heirloom for my kids and grandkids
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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