The haunting call of the loon is synonymous with summers spent on Ontario's lakes and waterways. The exceptional craftsmanship and colour on this coin bring the loon's beautiful markings into view, evoking the experience of sitting by a calm laketo celebrate Ontario, one of the founding members of Confederation.

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• AVAILABLE AS THE FIRST COIN IN A NEW MONTHLY 13-COIN SUBSCRIPTION! If you like this coin, you will most likely enjoy all the other coins in the subscription!Subscribe* today and you'll get a FREE collector case (ships with your first coin) plus a one-year subscription** to Canadian Geographic Magazine!
• CELEBRATES CANADA'S 150TH! As Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary, embark on a cross-country collecting experience with a stunning series that showcases Canada's iconic flora, fauna, landscapes and landmarks!
• BASED ON UNFORGETTABLE PHOTOGRAPHS! This collaborative series between theRoyal Canadian Mint and Canadian Geographic magazine features striking designs based on unforgettable photographs from thebi-monthly publication.
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Based on an image by Canadian nature photographer Jim Cumming, the reverse transports the viewer toone of Ontario's many lakes, where an iconic common loon (Gavia immer) has set up its summer home. Gliding across the glassy surface of its habitat, the loon tilts upwards in thewater to stretch its wings, which offers the viewera better glimpse of its remarkable wing feathers. The application of vibrant colour recreates the life-like qualities of the original photograph and captures the loon in fine detail, from its checkered plumage to the unique black-and-white collar beneath its jet-black head. The engraving brings a beautifulelement of dimension to the overall design, which truly conveys the wild, untamed beauty of Ontario's lakes. The reverse also features the engraved word "CANADA" and the dates "1867-2017" to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

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