The Canvasback duck – Aythya valisineria – North America’s largest diving duck – Read moreabout Canvasback Duck on mint.ca website Designed by Canadian artist Glen C. Scrimshaw, 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coloured Coin – Ducks of Canada: Canvasback – Mintage: 10,000 (2016) Thank you mint.ca for images and text.
Have you spotted a vivid violet-green swallow in the wild ? Fifth and final coin in the Colourful Songbirds of Canada series. With its endearing chirp and stunning plumage, it’s easy to see why the violet-green swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) is a favourite swallow species for many birdwatchers. Found in the open woodlands of western Canada, this songbird’s iridescent feathers add an unexpected splash of colour to its serene surroundings and as such, are part of the beauty of Canada’s natural landscape. – Thank you Royal Canadian Mint for image and text See more at: http://www.mint.ca/store/coins/12-oz.-fine-silver-coloured-coin-%E2%80%93-colourful-songbirds-of-canada-the-violetgreen-swallow-2015-prod2400234?rcmiid=link|search|searchresults|12_oz_Fine_Silver_Coloured_Coin_Colourful_Songbirds_of_Canada_The_Violet-Green_Swallow_2015&#.VhJehPlVhBc
