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The elusive loon is as pervasive a symbol of Canada as you'll find anywhere in the Great White North. The loon is reclusive, solitary, and prefers to nest in secluded lakes. This large bird, with a wingspan up to 5 feet, is adapted to hunting underwater. The loon is able to fish by diving to depths of up to 230 feet! Its long pointed beak enables it to easily snare the fish.

When the mint issued the $1 circulation coins with the loon on them, they quickly became universally known as "loonies". Now here's a unique, one-time-only loonie design - available only in this collection! This handsome set, complete with mint block of stamps and proof coin, represents an excellent opportunity to show your appreciation for this unique bird!

An Elaborate Wildlife Set!

Each wildlife coin & stamps set is chock-full of goodies and includes:

• A large, proof-finish coin (available only in this set, and encapsulated for preservation), featuring a beautiful rendition of a loon in its nest.
• Two high-value, full-color stamps, issued on a single block. One has a unique first day of issue cancellation, and naturally both are unused.
• A full-color booklet with pictures and stories about the animals as well as additional information.
• An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity with full specifications for the coin and stamps.
• An impressive, solid oak presentation case embossed with the Canadian maple leaf and lined with elegant black velvet.
• A full-color outer sleeve to enhance and protect the set.

As you can see, these affordable sets offer one of the best values in numismatics today!

Obverse

A solitary loon nestled away lakeside, looking out across the water. The two stamps feature a full-color image of this same scene. The date and denomination are also indicated.

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") also appears.

The coin and stamps are handsomely presented in a deluxe solid-oak case lined with black velvet and embossed on the front with a laser-engraved maple leaf and script legend CANADA. A full-color booklet about the animals and an individually-numbered certificate of authenticity with full specifications are also included.