1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin ...
$39.95 CAD
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1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin - Goose (2014)
2014
Mintage 40,000
ARCHIVED
1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin - Goose (2014)
2014
Mintage 40,000
$39.95 CAD
Masters Club:
400
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
The sixth coin in our exciting 2014 O Canada series!
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In a land with four well-defined seasons, the Canada goose is one of the great harbingers of nature's cyclical change. As the dawning sun illuminates the frosty grasses of a November morning, trumpeting honks from above send the eye skyward, where Canadians young and old instinctively seek out the distinctive flying "V" of a flock of Canada geese making their southward journey—a sure sign that winter is on its way. In May, as spring's warmth begins its slow spread across the land, the Canada goose chorus begins again. Our native sky voyageurs are returning, pulling a warm summer wind in their wake and defining a connection to the land and its cycles that resonates deeply with Canadians.
Beautiful Branta canadensis, the Canada goose, is one of the country's most distinctive and iconic native waterfowl. This large migratory species, composed of a number of subspecies ranging in size from about one kilogram to as much aseight kilograms, is found across North America. The Canada goose is immediately recognizable with its long black neck, black head with white cheek markings, light-coloured chest, and muscular body. Withinthe species, a wide range of differences in colouration, size, vocalizations, and wingspan sets each subspecies apart.
Did you know…
• The Canada Goose's unique V-shaped flight pattern is believed to facilitate migration by enabling drafting for weaker flyers and aiding communication by the leader.
• This amazingflyer has been known to travel more than 1,000 kilometres in a 24-hour period.
• The species' relatively large vocabulary contains 13 distinct calls.
• Canada geese are so verbose that they begin communicating with their parents while still in the egg, calling out trills of greeting, alarm, or pleasure to their waiting parents.
• Canada geese mate for life, but will find a new partner if a matedies.
• Some conservationists consider the Canada goose's recovery from near-extinction a century ago a successmodel for wildlife management. The challenge for the species moving forward will be to manage itshabitat overlap with humans and keep populations in balance.
A beautiful gift or collectible for those who love wildlife, natural images, original artwork, and Canadian themes. Order yours today!
Special features:
• The sixth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new 2014 O Canada series focusing on iconic Canadian images pays tribute to Canada's namesake bird: the majestic Canada Goose.
• Masterfully crafted by Royal Canadian Mint engravers, a variety of engraving techniques and finishes were used to bring depth and texture to this stunning image of Canadian wildlife.
• An excellent additionto your nature-focused or Canadiana collection.
• Your coin is GST/HST exempt with a limited worldwide mintage.
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Jean-Charles Daumas, your coin presents an image of a Canada goose in its natural habitat, its wings outstretched in a stance expressing dominance or warning. Viewed from the back with its beautiful wings rendered in fine detail, the goose looks out across marshy waters, its long neck and graceful black head held high. It stands on its legs with its black-tipped white tail raised above the water. Marsh reeds dot the water on both sides of thegoose and poke from the water's surface in the background.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
Order your coin today!
In a land with four well-defined seasons, the Canada goose is one of the great harbingers of nature's cyclical change. As the dawning sun illuminates the frosty grasses of a November morning, trumpeting honks from above send the eye skyward, where Canadians young and old instinctively seek out the distinctive flying "V" of a flock of Canada geese making their southward journey—a sure sign that winter is on its way. In May, as spring's warmth begins its slow spread across the land, the Canada goose chorus begins again. Our native sky voyageurs are returning, pulling a warm summer wind in their wake and defining a connection to the land and its cycles that resonates deeply with Canadians.
Beautiful Branta canadensis, the Canada goose, is one of the country's most distinctive and iconic native waterfowl. This large migratory species, composed of a number of subspecies ranging in size from about one kilogram to as much aseight kilograms, is found across North America. The Canada goose is immediately recognizable with its long black neck, black head with white cheek markings, light-coloured chest, and muscular body. Withinthe species, a wide range of differences in colouration, size, vocalizations, and wingspan sets each subspecies apart.
Did you know…
• The Canada Goose's unique V-shaped flight pattern is believed to facilitate migration by enabling drafting for weaker flyers and aiding communication by the leader.
• This amazingflyer has been known to travel more than 1,000 kilometres in a 24-hour period.
• The species' relatively large vocabulary contains 13 distinct calls.
• Canada geese are so verbose that they begin communicating with their parents while still in the egg, calling out trills of greeting, alarm, or pleasure to their waiting parents.
• Canada geese mate for life, but will find a new partner if a matedies.
• Some conservationists consider the Canada goose's recovery from near-extinction a century ago a successmodel for wildlife management. The challenge for the species moving forward will be to manage itshabitat overlap with humans and keep populations in balance.
A beautiful gift or collectible for those who love wildlife, natural images, original artwork, and Canadian themes. Order yours today!
Special features:
• The sixth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new 2014 O Canada series focusing on iconic Canadian images pays tribute to Canada's namesake bird: the majestic Canada Goose.
• Masterfully crafted by Royal Canadian Mint engravers, a variety of engraving techniques and finishes were used to bring depth and texture to this stunning image of Canadian wildlife.
• An excellent additionto your nature-focused or Canadiana collection.
• Your coin is GST/HST exempt with a limited worldwide mintage.
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Jean-Charles Daumas, your coin presents an image of a Canada goose in its natural habitat, its wings outstretched in a stance expressing dominance or warning. Viewed from the back with its beautiful wings rendered in fine detail, the goose looks out across marshy waters, its long neck and graceful black head held high. It stands on its legs with its black-tipped white tail raised above the water. Marsh reeds dot the water on both sides of thegoose and poke from the water's surface in the background.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
Order your coin today!
Specifications
Product Number
129093
Mintage
40,000
Composition
fine silver (99.99% pure)
Weight
15.87 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
10 dollars
Finish
matte proof
Series
O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014)
Artist
Jean Charles Daumas (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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