Defective finish
1
I returned all my coins from this series as they are all showing defects in the finish.
Unhappy Collector
Canada
Sterling Silver Gold Plated Coin - Barn Owl (2010)
FIRST issue in this new 4-coin series featuring Canada's wildlife species.
Keeper of the field.
There are countless myths and legends about the barn owl, inspired by its nighttime activities and its
unusual black eyes and markings that give its face a haunting expression.
For centuries, the barn owl (Tyto alba) inhabited Europe’s barns and church steeples to feed on the mice
that lived there. And when settlers began clearing fields in North America, it was quick to take advantage of
the new habitat that was being created in southern British Columbia and southern Ontario—an ecological,
environmentally-friendly form of pest control for Canada’s early farmers.
Highlights:
The first coin in this exciting four-coin series sets itself apart with its
uncommon square shape. Gold plating on silver brings an upscale enhancement to this
must-have limited-edition coin.
Coin design:
A stylized portrait of the barn owl highlighting its unusual facial features with
the moon and wooden beams in the background.
Specifications
- No.109971
- Mintage 15,000
- Composition92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
- Finishspecimen (with gold plate)
- Weight (g) 11.6
- Diameter (mm) 27 x 27
- Edgeplain
- Certificateserialized
- Face value$3
- ArtistJason Bouwman (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
Disappointed
1
DISCOLORED....POOR QUALITY,VERY DISAPPOINTED
DONI
UK
fingers crossed
4
Was purchased as a replacement for the $3 Owl coin that badly tarnished after a few months. Hope that I will have better luck with the replacement.
disappointed
Canada
Animal Kingdom
4
This coin has a unique shape, nice touch. I would have liked to see a variety in the metals for this coin or a different metal insert of the animal.
Gary
Vancouver, BC
Nice rectangular coin-Good try
3
A bit costly for just gold plated sterling silver. Like RCM produced different coin shape other than circular. Prefer coin with either low cost sterling silver or fine silver coin with a premium for fine silver.
Ordinary Collector
Mississauga, ON
Beware
1
This is the 2nd square coin thats discolored on me,turns bluish black and gold flakes off.
Not impressed
Nelson BC
very disappointed
1
purchased in aug of 2010 started with one spot it has grown to over 50 . the quality is very poor for the RCM and the fact that they know this and would not replace there faulty product.Would not purchase any of the remaining set of 4.. Had to take it out of my showcase because of comments from family and friends.
coin addiction
winnipeg mb
This is the first of a great series
5
Wonderful wildlife series, can't wait for the last one to come out.
IrisheyesCanada
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Doesn't hold a candle to the Beaver
1
After coming out with the very authentic and realistic beaver $3 coin, you have stylized the next 2, the whale and the owl. I do not like them at all, but purchased them for the set
ceebee
kimberley, bc
Wonderfully unique item
5
This is a wonderful little coin, perfect for anyone with a love of birds and nature.
Kyle
Waterloo
Sterling Silver Gold Plated Coin - Barn Owl (2010)
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