Your are buying a Canadian 1/25 oz. Pure Gold Coin - Osprey - Mintage: 7,500 (2014) With COA fine pure gold coin.
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Second issue in a series of intricate 1/25 oz. pure gold coins!
Raptors need an exceptional set of eyes to spot prey from the sky, and the osprey (Pandion haliaetus) has the added challenge of seeing through rippling water to find a meal.
Spotting
fish is one thing; catching it is another. The osprey will hover 40
metres above the water, ready to dive in an instant. Its wings are
always slightly bent and never flatlike a soaring eagle–a behaviour that
gives the osprey its unique angled silhouette.
The osprey's feet
are also perfectly designed for fishing. Its outer toe can turn
forwards or back to grab hold of a slippery fish. What's more, the soles
of its feet are covered with barbs (spicules) to maximize their grip.
The osprey is a fascinating bird that is likely to be found wherever
there's an abundance of fish–keep an eye out the next time you're
exploring Canada's shores and waterways!
Design:
Your
coin was designed by Canadian artist Arnold Nogy and features a side
profile portrait of the magnificent osprey. A brisk wind ruffles its
white and brown plumage, which is rendered in dimensional detail by the
coin's intricate engraving. The breeze does little to divert this
raptor's fixed gaze, as its yellow eyes intently survey the surrounding
landscapefrom high atop its perch. The bird of prey's closed bill
showcases its sharp downward curve, whichonly adds to the osprey's
austere expression.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with black beauty box.
Perfect for
collectors of Canadian coins, it is a valuable addition to any collection.
Product Number
129068
Mintage
7,500
Composition
99.99% pure gold
Weight
1.27 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
50 cents
Finish
proof
Series
Birds of Prey
Artist
Arnold Nogy (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)