2013 Canadian
Tiger Swallowtail – Butterflies of Canada Series – Proof with Color
All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see ‘Additional Information’ below)
All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - We do not sell 'second-hand' coins from unreliable and potentially fraudulent/counterfeit sources.
Specifications
Composition
- silver plated
Finish
- proof
Diameter
(mm) - 42
Edge
- serrated
Certificate
– serialized (serial numbers will vary)
Face
value - 50 cents (a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists
- Celia Godkin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
With
its distinctive yellow-and-black stripe pattern, the Canadian tiger swallowtail
is one of our nation’s most recognizable butterflies. This is the first coin of
a beautiful new series celebrating a species that is uniquely Canadian.
Special
features
·
This
is the first in the exciting new Butterflies
of Canada series.
·
Each
coin presents a beautiful mirror-like proof finish.
·
Also
available: a fine silver coin featuring a colored engraved tiger swallowtail,
sold separately. Contact us for shopping
assistance.
Design
This coin’s image was designed by Canadian artist Celia Godkin. It features a colorful Canadian tiger swallowtail butterfly - a harbinger of spring - resting on a yellow dandelion. The reverse is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013” and the face value of “50 CENTS.”
Packaging
Each
coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon
clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.
This
coin is an excellent addition to any collection and a striking gift for those
who love butterflies, nature and Canadian flora and fauna.
Shipping &
Handling
Fast,
free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses.
USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge
International shipping via ebay's Global Shipping Program.
Additional
Information
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“Unsearched” — All of the coins offered in this listing are “unsearched”. Many coin dealers “search” all coins when they are received from the Mint. They "cherry-pick" the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. These graded and certified coins are then sold at higher, premium prices. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins.
Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered.
Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our eBay listings. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.