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2011 Canada Baby Elk Special Edition Specimen Set
2011 Canada Baby Elk Special Edition Specimen Set
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2011 Special Edition Specimen Set - Baby Elk

This year's two-dollar coin features an elk calf. In early summer, elk cows give birth to a single spotted calf that weighs about 16 kg (35 lbs). On a diet of their mother's rich milk, calves often double their weight during the two weeks following birth. Throughout this period, calves typically hide in dense vegetation while their mothers forage close by. Some biologists believe that the calves' white spots are meant to help them blend in with forest plants. During the later summer months, cows and calves come together in herds of up to 400. These are organized in a strictly-respected social hierarchy under the watchful eye of a matriarch.

Once fully-matured, these formerly-tiny elk calves are awesomely large: bulls weigh an average of 315 kg (700 lbs) and cows average 225 kg (500 lbs). Bulls appear particularly tall because of their imposing antlers and dark shaggy mane.

Specifications:
Item Number: 112456
Finish: Specimen

2 Dollars:
Composition: Outer Ring: 99+% Ni; Inner Core: 92% Cu, 6% Al & 2% Ni
Weight(g): 7.3
Diameter (mm): 28.03
Edge: Interrupted Serrations
1 Dollar:
Composition: Nickel electroplated with bronze
Weight(g): 7.0
Diameter (mm): 26.50 11-sided
Edge: Plain
50 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 6.9
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: Reeded
25 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 4.4
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: Reeded
10 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 1.75
Diameter (mm): 18.06
Edge: Reeded
5 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 3.95
Diameter (mm): 21.20
Edge: Plain
1 Cents:
Composition: Two-ply copper finish plated steel
Weight(g): 2.35
Diameter (mm): 19.05
Edge: Plain

Special Features:
• 2010 Baby Lynx sold out!
• Two dollar featuring the baby Elk only found in this set.
• The finish on these superb coins is a three-fold combination of brilliant and frosted relief on a lined finish background.
• Each coin in this set has been individually inspected to ensure that it meets the high standards of the Royal Canadian Mint.

Packaging:
• The elegant book-style packaging, with removable lens, splendidly complements these fine coins.
• CD lens concept with maroon outer cover and black set-up box.


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