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    2015 $10 Violet-Green Swallow Colourful Songbirds of Canada Fine Silver Coin

    Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:5.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
    2015 $10 Violet-Green Swallow Colourful Songbirds of Canada Fine Silver Coin
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    With its endearing chirp and stunning plumage, it's easy to see why the violet-green swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) is a favourite swallow species for many birdwatchers. Found in the open woodlands of western Canada, this songbird's iridescent feathers add an unexpected splash of colour to its serene surroundings and as such, are part of the beauty of Canada's natural landscape.

    Specifications:
    Item Number: 143386
    Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
    Mintage: 15,000
    Weight (g): 15.87
    Diameter (mm): 34
    Face Value: $10
    Finish: Proof
    Edge: Serrated

    Special Features:
    - Fifth and final coin in the Colourful Songbirds of Canada series, which captures the beauty of some of Canada's most distinctive bird species.
    - This time, the RCM celebrates the violet-green swallow, a slender songbird that is found in the open woodlands of western Canada.
    - The selective colour recreates the vibrant, metallic-like hues of the violet-green swallow, much as it would be seen in the wild.
    - A thoughtful gift for bird-watchers, art appreciators and anyone who admires the timeless beauty of the wildlife.