Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!Long SOLD OUT at the Royal Canadian Mint! Get this beautifully-colored entry in the enormously popular Butterflies of Canada series of silver proofs! The Short-Tailed Swallowtail has rows of yellow, orange and blue dots along its wings, as well as a reddish-orange eye-spot on its hind wings to scare off potential predators. It is commonly found throughout the and Atlantic Canada, including in Newfoundland and Anticosti Island. Like all butterflies, the Short-Tailed Swallowtail loves gardens, which is why our particular individual has comfortably alighted on a branch of beautiful Baby’s Breath flowers. The Short-Tailed Swallowtail Colorized Proof is the fifth in the very popular Butterflies of Canada series. Technology Note The Royal Canadian Mint leads the world with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. Obverse A multicolored Short-Tail Swallowtail butterfly has just landed on a sprig of white flowers. The date is also noted in the field. Reverse Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The denomination and the legend ELIZABETH II also appear. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy presentation case, with stand suitable for display, protected by a black outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications Country Canada Year of Issue 2006 Face Value 50 Cents Weight 9.30 g Diameter 27.13 mm Mintage Limit 20,000 Finish Proof with Colorization Composition .925 Fine (Sterling) Silver Edge Serrated (milled, reeded) Artist Susan Taylor Certificate Individually numbered Copyright © 2024 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.
Price: 37.95 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Brand: Royal Canadian Mint
Composition: Silver
Year: 2006
Strike Type: Proof Uncirculated
Fineness: 0.925
Grade: Uncirculated Proof
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Brand/Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Certification: New in Full Original Mint Packaging OGP + CoA
