Baby Elk
This year's two-dollar coin features an
elk calf. In early summer, elk cows give birth to a single spotted calf
that weighs about 16 kg (35 lbs). On a diet of their mother's rich milk,
calves often double their weight during the two weeks following birth.
Throughout this period, calves typically hide in dense vegetation while
their mothers forage close by. Some biologists believe that the calves'
white spots are meant to help them blend in with forest plants. During
the later summer months, cows and calves come together in herds of up to
400. These are organized in a strictly-respected social hierarchy under
the watchful eye of a matriarch.
Once fully-matured, these
formerly-tiny elk calves are awesomely large: bulls weigh an average of
315 kg (700 lbs) and cows average 225 kg (500 lbs). Bulls appear
particularly tall because of their imposing antlers and dark shaggy
mane.
Specifications:
Finish: Specimen
2 Dollars:
Composition: Outer Ring: 99+% Ni; Inner Core: 92% Cu, 6% Al & 2% Ni
Weight(g): 7.3
Diameter (mm): 28.03
Edge: Interrupted Serrations
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1 Dollar:
Composition: Nickel electroplated with bronze
Weight(g): 7.0
Diameter (mm): 26.50 11-sided
Edge: Plain
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50 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 6.9
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: Reeded
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25 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 4.4
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: Reeded
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10 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 1.75
Diameter (mm): 18.06
Edge: Reeded
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5 Cents:
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight(g): 3.95
Diameter (mm): 21.20
Edge: Plain
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1 Cents:
Composition: Two-ply copper finish plated steel
Weight(g): 2.35
Diameter (mm): 19.05
Edge: Plain |
Packaging:
Book-style packaging with removable lens and serialized certificate. CD lens concept with maroon outer cover and custom beauty box. CoA included. *As is typical with these sets, the cardboard sleeve may have some light wear. |