Colourful Birds Series

The fifth release in the Colourful Birds series showcases the Baltimore oriole, a bird renowned for its vibrant orange plumage and energetic nature. A frequent visitor to southern Canada during the spring and summer months, the oriole is often heard whistling from high in the treetops. This selectively colorized coin captures a male Baltimore oriole in stunning detail, its bold colors contrasting beautifully against the delicate blossoms of a flowering dogwood, creating a striking numismatic tribute to this beloved songbird.

Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint from 1 oz (31.1035g) of 99.99% pure silver, this coin features a proof finish and a finely serrated edge. With a face value of $20.00 CAD, it is a legal tender issue with a strictly limited worldwide mintage of 7,500 pieces. The reverse art was designed by Tony Bianco, while the obverse features an effigy by Steven Rosati. The coin arrives encapsulated in a branded clamshell display case, accompanied by a beauty box and its serialized certificate of authenticity.

The second release in the Colourful Birds series highlights the distinguished blue jay. Known for its striking plumage and lively disposition, the blue jay is a beloved songbird and a quintessential icon of North American nature. This coin masterfully pairs the bird with another national treasure: the Canadian maple leaf. Through selective colorization, both the jay and the foliage are brought to life, offering an intimate perspective that makes the viewer feel as though they are standing right behind the subject.

Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint from 1 oz (31.39g) of 99.99% pure silver, this coin features a polished proof finish and a finely serrated edge. With a face value of $20.00 CAD, it is a legal tender issue with a strictly limited worldwide mintage of 7,500 coins. The piece arrives encapsulated in a black clamshell display case, accompanied by a serialized certificate of authenticity, making it a sophisticated addition to any nature- or bird-themed collection.

The second release in the Colourful Birds series honors the cedar waxwing, a songbird admired for its unique aesthetic, characterized by a slicked-back crest, a distinctive black mask, and silky yellow-brown feathers. This gregarious bird, native to every Canadian province and territory, is captured here in its natural element, foraging among the blossoms of a crab apple tree. Through selective colorization, the bird and the vibrant flowering branch are brought to life, offering an intimate perspective that makes the viewer feel truly present in the scene.

Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint from 1 oz (31.1035g) of 99.99% pure silver, this coin features a polished proof finish and a finely serrated edge. With a face value of $20.00 CAD, it is a legal tender issue with a strictly limited worldwide mintage of 7,500 pieces. The reverse art was designed by Tony Bianco, while the obverse features the work of Susanna Blunt. The coin arrives encapsulated in a black clamshell display case, accompanied by its serialized certificate of authenticity and beauty box.