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50 cents - Butterfly Collection, Great Sprangled Fritillary (2005)
2005
Mintage 20,000
Archived
50 cents - Butterfly Collection, Great Sprangled Fritillary (2005)
2005
Mintage 20,000
Status: CAN & US shipping only
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50 cents - Butterfly Collection, Great Sprangled Fritillary (2005)
The fourth coin in our popular Butterfly Collection brings theGreat Spangled Fritillary into the spotlight with adazzling hologram. There are 26 species of fritillaries throughout Canada and the Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) is one of the largest and most widespread of the “greater” fritillariesMales are orange with black veins on the upper surface whilethe females are yellow-brown and darker on the baseof the wings. Groups of these brightly coloured butterflies can often be seen in open fields and along roadsides where they feed on milkweeds and thistles.Fast and active flyers, they are a delight to watch make this summertime treat a permanent part of your collection by ordering this superb butterfly cointoday!
Specifications
Product Number
1084
Mintage
20,000
Composition
92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
9.3 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
50 cents
Finish
proof
Series
Canadian Butterfly Series (2004 - 2006)
Artist
Jianping Yan (reverse)
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