{"product_id":"2026-canada-20-colourful-birds-canada-jays-fine-silver-no-tax","title":"(Pre-Order) 2026 Canada $20 Colourful Birds: Canada Jays Fine Silver (No Tax)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2026 Canada $20 Colourful Birds: Canada Jays Fine Silver (No Tax)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the sixth \u003cem\u003eColourful Birds\u003c\/em\u003e—bold, curious, and unmistakably Canadian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canada jay is a year-round resident of the boreal forests that stretch from coast to coast and into the North—exactly why it earns its patriotic name. While other bird species pack their bags for warmer places, this grey-and-white songbird stays put, stashing snacks and turning winter into its own playground. Bold and curious, the Canada jay loves to swoop in and check out anything new, especially if it might be edible. On this \u003cem\u003eColourful Birds \u003c\/em\u003ecoin, its bold spirit and evergreen perch pop against the winter backdrop, celebrating the resilience and quiet charm of Canada’s namesake bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin #6 in this bird-themed series. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canada jay has a habit of hoarding food, using its saliva to stick small items to tree branches high above the (eventual) snow line for later use. Its fluffy plumage comes in handy in winter, when it puffs up its feathers to cover its feet and keep warm on cold days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features a pair of Canada jays (\u003cem\u003ePerisoreus canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e)—one rests on a white pine branch, while the other swoops in on the wing. Their grey-and-white plumage, along with the evergreen branches, stand out against the engraved winter landscape where a snow-covered path leads to a distant log cabin. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCM Number: 253808 \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 7,500 \u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 31.83 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 38 mm \u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $20 \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated \u003cbr\u003eArtist: Tony Bianco (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin #6.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach coin in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eColourful Birds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eseries highlights Mother Nature’s contrasting colours throughout the seasons—as seen on 2021’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue Jay\u003c\/em\u003e, 2022’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCedar Waxwing\u003c\/em\u003e, 2023’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorthern Cardinal\u003c\/em\u003e, 2024’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Goldfinch\u003c\/em\u003e, 2025’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaltimore Oriole\u003c\/em\u003e, and now, 2026’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanada Jays\u003c\/em\u003e. Collect them all!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGet up close.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMeet the Canada jay, a winter-ready bird with year-round charm! Your coin’s reverse features an eye-level view for a more immersive and engaging connection with this northern songbird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine silver.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYour coin is crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA popular theme.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA thoughtful gift for any bird lovers, and a gorgeous addition to your nature-themed collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited supply.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMintage is limited to 7,500 coins worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53123566403873,"sku":"253808","price":229.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/253808.png?v=1785851782","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/2026-canada-20-colourful-birds-canada-jays-fine-silver-no-tax","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}