To celebrate
Canada's rich biodiversity, the Royal Canadian Mint highlights the
animal kingdom's family bonds in a series that features endearing images
of Canada's baby animals. The seventh coin in this series honours
Canada's legendary porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) species with a
touching image of a young porcupine (porcupette) learning to forage
alongside its mother in one of Canada's many forests, a sight sure to
prick your heart.
Specifications:
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 7,500
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
- Reverse coin design features a young porcupine alongside its mother as it feasts on a clover in one of Canada's forested areas
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Exclusive to this set and affixed with the porcupine stamp, cancelled
in Porcupine, ON - features the photograph that inspired the stamp.
- A special presentation box showcases the collector's Stamp Art Card and coin.
A great addition to your World coin collection.
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