Description
This beautifully curated 2015 Colourful Songbirds of Canada set celebrates the sights and sounds of five of Canada’s most vibrant songbirds. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, each coin is struck in ½ oz of 99.99% pure silver and enhanced with rich selective colour layered over finely engraved designs, recreating the birds’ natural brilliance in stunning detail.
Perfectly balancing artistry and craftsmanship, this set is an ideal collectible for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and silver coin enthusiasts alike. As legal tender Canadian silver coins, the set is GST/HST exempt.
Design
Each coin features a beautifully coloured bird rendered on luminous fine silver.
The series opens with the Northern Cardinal, designed by acclaimed Canadian wildlife artist Derek C. Wicks, whose detailed engraving highlights the bird’s iconic crest, stout bill, and flowing plumage. Selective colour vividly captures its brilliant red tones as it rests among engraved leaves and blossoms.
The set is completed by striking portrayals of:
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Magnolia Warbler
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Blue Jay
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Baltimore Oriole
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Violet-Green Swallow
Key Details
Producer: Royal Canadian Mint
Denomination: $10 (each coin)
Year: 2015
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Weight: 15.87 g per coin
Total Weight: 79.35 g (2.55 troy oz)
Diameter: 34 mm
Finish: Proof
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Canadian songbirds
Series: Colourful Songbirds of Canada
Theme: Wildlife
Mintage: 15,000 sets worldwide
Why Collect This Set?
Combining exceptional selective colour, high-purity silver, and limited mintage, the Colourful Songbirds of Canada set stands out as one of the Royal Canadian Mint’s most charming wildlife issues. It’s a timeless tribute to Canada’s natural beauty and a standout addition to any premium silver collection.
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