Ducks of Canada: Cinnamon Teal – 2015 $10 Pure Silver Coin

A serene wetland moment. A flash of cinnamon red against rippling water. The 2015 Ducks of Canada: Cinnamon Teal coin beautifully captures one of Canada’s most distinctive dabbling ducks in its natural habitat. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, this richly detailed collectible continues the popular Ducks of Canada wildlife series, admired for its artistry, colour application, and limited mintages.

Struck twice in 99.99% pure silver with a proof finish, this coin showcases exceptional depth and clarity. Selective colour brings the scene to life: the vivid crimson male Cinnamon Teal with its striking red eye and pale blue wing patch glides confidently through the water, while the subtly patterned female follows close behind. Floating lily pads and a delicate water lily anchor the composition, with soft reflections shimmering across the pond’s surface.

With a limited mintage of just 10,000 coins worldwide, this half-ounce silver issue is both a refined wildlife portrait and a sought-after modern Canadian collectible. As a pure silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, it is GST/HST exempt.

Design

The reverse, designed by Canadian artist Denis Mayer Jr., depicts a male and female Cinnamon Teal in a calm pond setting. Intricate engraving and selective colour recreate the ducks’ natural markings and the reflective movement of water. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, consistent with Canadian coinage of the period.

About the Cinnamon Teal

Cinnamon Teals are dabbling ducks that feed on aquatic vegetation, invertebrates, and mollusks using their long, slender bills. Females closely resemble Blue-winged Teals—so much so that even experienced bird-watchers can find them difficult to distinguish. Their shared habitats and occasional interbreeding add to the intrigue surrounding this species.

Key Features

• Part of the popular Ducks of Canada series

• Struck twice in 99.99% pure silver with a proof finish

• Selective colour highlights both male and female Cinnamon Teal

• Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins worldwide

• Half-ounce silver format with broad 34 mm diameter

Specifications

• Year: 2015

• Country: Canada

• Denomination: $10

• Metal: Silver

• Fineness: 0.9999

• Weight: 15.87 g (0.51 troy oz)

• Diameter: 34 mm

• Finish: Proof (double struck)

• Mintage: 10,000

• Artist: Denis Mayer Jr.

• Theme: Wildlife / Ducks of Canada

• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

🦆 Why Collect It?
The Cinnamon Teal coin blends fine silver craftsmanship with vivid wildlife storytelling. Its limited mintage, elegant colour application, and tranquil wetland scene make it an excellent addition for collectors of Canadian wildlife coins, bird enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the artistry of modern Royal Canadian Mint issues.