2023 Canadian $20 Colourful Birds: Northern Cardinal - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

2023 Canadian $20 Colourful Birds: Northern Cardinal - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

Easily recognized by its pointed crest, the cardinal’s bright red plumage adds a welcome splash of colour to our landscapes in any season. But its conspicuous appearance can also lift our spirits on a quiet winter day, when most of nature’s colours are tucked under a thick blanket of snow—as seen on this selectively coloured 99.99% pure silver coin.

A beautiful piece that’s sure to brighten up any nature- or bird-themed collection.

Features

For nature lovers. Complete your collection of Colourful Birds coins! This fine silver collectible makes a great gift for bird lovers, and a great addition to any Canadiana- or nature-themed collection.
Limited mintage. Only 7,500 coins are available to collectors worldwide.
Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

Design

Designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, your coin’s selectively coloured reverse features a tranquil winter scene after snowfall. A snow-blanketed house on a hill appears in the engraved background. In the foreground, a bright red northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is perched on a bittersweet (Celastrus candens) branch in a spruce tree. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.  The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof