{"product_id":"2026-canada-conservation-stories-barn-owl-specimen-set","title":"2026 Canada Conservation Stories: Barn Owl Specimen Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2026 Canada Conservation Stories: Barn Owl Specimen Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA symbol of stillness: The barn owl is the 2026 Conservation Story.\u003c\/b\u003e Order your Specimen Set today!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe barn owl is one of the most widely distributed bird species in the world, but in Canada, its future is far from secure. Restricted to southwestern regions of British Columbia and Ontario, where winters are milder, Canada’s barn owls face significant threats from road mortality, climate change and habitat loss—in fact, the smaller, endangered Eastern population is estimated at possibly fewer than a handful of breeding pairs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pale owl with the heart-shaped face is the featured star of the 2026 Specimen Dollar, which serves as both tribute and testament. It is a celebration of the barn owl’s ghostly elegance, and a hopeful reminder that with care, habitat protection and conservation, the barn owl can continue to grace our landscapes and stir twilight with its silent flight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlighting the plight of the barn owl. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe barn owl needs mild winters and grassland habitats—open fields, farmlands and meadows—in order to survive. As wooden farm buildings are replaced with more modern (and often bird-proof) structures, there has been a decline in suitable sites for this cavity nester. The loss of foraging habitats due to urbanization and agricultural intensification further impacts the barn owl, leading to increased road mortality as it takes to hunting prey along roadways at night. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse of the set-exclusive Specimen Dollar is by Canadian artist Pierre Girard, whose design highlights the majestic features of the barn owl (\u003ci\u003eTyto alba\u003c\/i\u003e). Considered an endangered species both federally and provincially in Ontario, the nocturnal raptor is shown perched on an oak branch that provides an elevated vantage point. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRCM Number: 252409 \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 30,000 \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Specimen \u003cbr\u003eArtists: Steven Rosati (obverse) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-ted4{border-color:#333333;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e2 Dollars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eOuter ring: Nickel-plated steel\u003cbr\u003eInner core: Brass-plated aluminum bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e6.99 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e28.03 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eInterrupted\u003cbr\u003eSerrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e1 Dollar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eBrass-plated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e6.27 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e26.50 mm\u003cbr\u003e11-sided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003ePlain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e50 cents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"4\" class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eNickel-plated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e6.90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e27.13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"3\" class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003eReeded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e25 cents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e4.44 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e10 cents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e1.75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e18.06 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e5 cents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e3.95 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003e21.20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ted4\"\u003ePlain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Features: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeventh in the series.\u003c\/b\u003e The seventh specimen set in a series raising awareness of wildlife conservation and species recovery efforts in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA set exclusive. \u003c\/b\u003e Exclusive to this set, the Specimen Dollar highlights the plight of Canada’s declining barn owl population and the importance of wildlife habitat protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA world exclusive. \u003c\/b\u003e The annual Specimen Set continues to be one of our most popular sets—in fact, the Royal Canadian Mint is the \u003cb\u003eonly\u003c\/b\u003e mint that issues an annual set of coins in a specimen finish (brilliant\/frosted relief against a lined background).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaged for easy viewing. \u003c\/b\u003e All six denominations of Canadian circulation coinage—from the five-cent to the $2 coin, and even the 50-cent piece—are represented in this set. 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