Blue Jay - Coloured Coin ...
$24.95 CAD
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Blue Jay - Coloured Coin (2010)
2010
Mintage 14,000
ARCHIVED
Blue Jay - Coloured Coin (2010)
2010
Mintage 14,000
$24.95 CAD
Masters Club:
250
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
25-Cent Coloured Coin – Goldfinch (2010)
This larger-than-usual 25-cent coin in the Birds of Canada seriesshowcases the Blue Jay and its signature, vivid blue that’s createdby the unique structure of its feathers and how they reflect light.
This active, bold and vocal bird is a joy to watch. It’s a regularvisitor to backyard feeders throughout southern Canada—a factthat makes this coin a perfect collectible for bird lovers!
Theme: Noisy blue glider
Flight seems almost effortless for the Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) as it glides through the air with surprisingspeed while barely flapping its wings. However, thejay’s quiet arrival is often announced by its harshcalls, which sometimes mimic other birds such as the Red-shouldered Hawk. The jay’s calls often alerts other birds to the presence of humans, cats or otherpossible predators.
Another surprise—its vivid blue colour is an illusion created by the unique inner structure of the jay’s feathers and they way they reflect light. Crush a Blue Jay feather and the blue tones disappear. This shimmering blue adorns the Jay’s crest, back, wings and tail, which are also accented in black and white. Unlike many bird species, there are no obvious differences in the plumage of males and females.
The Blue Jay is a very noisy bird that makes its home all over the province of Quebec.See it anytime with this coloured coin!
This active, bold and vocal bird is a joy to watch. It’s a regularvisitor to backyard feeders throughout southern Canada—a factthat makes this coin a perfect collectible for bird lovers!
Theme: Noisy blue glider
Flight seems almost effortless for the Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) as it glides through the air with surprisingspeed while barely flapping its wings. However, thejay’s quiet arrival is often announced by its harshcalls, which sometimes mimic other birds such as the Red-shouldered Hawk. The jay’s calls often alerts other birds to the presence of humans, cats or otherpossible predators.
Another surprise—its vivid blue colour is an illusion created by the unique inner structure of the jay’s feathers and they way they reflect light. Crush a Blue Jay feather and the blue tones disappear. This shimmering blue adorns the Jay’s crest, back, wings and tail, which are also accented in black and white. Unlike many bird species, there are no obvious differences in the plumage of males and females.
The Blue Jay is a very noisy bird that makes its home all over the province of Quebec.See it anytime with this coloured coin!
Specifications
Product Number
109964
Mintage
14,000
Composition
nickel plated steel
Weight
12.61 g
Edge
plain
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
25 cents
Finish
specimen (with coloured design on the reverse)
Artist
Arnold Nogy (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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