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2019 Canada $30 Majestic Birds in Motion - Canada Geese Fine Silver (No Tax)
2019 Canada $30 Majestic Birds in Motion - Canada Geese Fine Silver (No Tax)
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It begins with communication — noisy vocalizations and repeated head tosses that indicate intent to fly. Stepping up to the “start line” with unfolded wings, a Canada goose (Branta canadensis) rushes forward to gain speed and momentum before lifting off to join others in the sky, where every wingbeat gives the flock a collective aerodynamic advantage.
Known for its “V”-formation flying, the Canada goose is the first of three great Canadian species featured in the Royal Canadian Mint's Majestic Birds in Motion series of coins. Each reverse is a captivating celebration of avian flight, using selective colour to highlight the distinctive plumage amid the engraved setting, and a multi-frame hologram to show them in motion as they fly across our skies.
Moving between the realms of land and sky, a bird’s airborne agility never fails to inspire awe — especially with our own feet planted so firmly upon the ground. Our newest limited series, Majestic Birds in Motion, explores the marvel of avian flight through three great Canadian bird species, beginning with the Canada goose. On the engraved reverse, selective colour highlights the goose’s plumage and markings as it prepares to lift off and join the others in the sky, where a multi-frame hologram adds motion by re-creating their strong wingbeats.
The reverse image by Pierre Leduc steps into the Canadian wilderness, where mountain peaks and evergreens add a soaring sense of majesty to the engraved lake setting. In the foreground, a selectively coloured Canada goose is depicted just before lift off: its black head is thrust forward as it rushes headlong into the direction of its intended flight, with wings spread wide to gain momentum in order to join the others in the sky. The three flying geese are depicted in a multi-frame hologram, which re-creates the powerful wingbeats and fluid flight movements that carry them across Canada’s skies. The reverse also includes the word “CANADA” and the year “2019”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Specifications:
Item Number: 168715
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 2,500
Weight*: 62.69 g
Diameter: 50 mm
Face Value: $30
Finish: Proof with hologram
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Pierre Leduc
Special Features:
• ON THE WINGS OF AN ICON: FIRST in a three-coin series featuring some of Canada’s most iconic birds in flight.
• FEATURES A MULTI-FRAME HOLOGRAM: the multi-frame hologram embedded on the reverse allows for a smooth transition between wingbeats, and provides a realistic depiction of movement.
• SELECTIVE COLOUR re-creates the plumage colours and the easily identifiable features of each species.
• CLASSIC WORKMANSHIP: Polished to a mirror-like finish, the engraved setting features crisp details that beautifully anchor the enhanced design elements.
• An outstanding addition to any bird- or nature-themed collection!
Packaging:
Coin comes encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint clamshell with black beauty box.