2014 Canada 1 oz. .9999 Fine Silver Peregrine Falcon- BU- SKU#66141

Description

The 2014 1 oz Canadian Silver Peregrine Falcon is the first edition in a new series of biannual silver bullion coins featuring majestic birds of prey. The Royal Canadian Mint released four coins in all and the exquisite Peregrine Falcon launched the series with all the grace and majesty these creatures are renowned for. The illustrious Peregrine Falcon has been celebrated since the medieval period and, perhaps, even earlier by ancient peoples who revered the birds hunting prowess and beauty.

The 2014 1 oz Canadian Silver Peregrine Falcon was exquisitely designed by artist Emily Damstra. The design depicts the falcon on the attack with its graceful spread of wings and claws outstretched for capturing its prey. Also noted on the coin is its .9999 pure fine silver as well as a stamp denoting its one troy ounce .The obverse side of the coin showcases Queen Elizabeth II in profile, an image rendered by artist Susanna Blunt. The coin is a special Royal Canadian Mint limited edition with only 1,000,000 of these 2014 1 oz Canadian Silver Peregrine Falcon coins produced.