Birds

Like other members of the woodpecker family, the northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is known for its loud drumming and a rolling call. This migratory bird makes its presence known when it returns each spring to Canada’s woodlands, where its...

Canada is home to a wide range of nocturnal animals—including the barn owl (Tyto alba), whose acute senses and secretive ways make it one of nature’s most efficient night-time hunters. This fine silver coin captures all of the majesty and...

Flittering from branch to branch, the black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is an enchanting sight at backyard feeders and in woodlands across much of Canada. This friendly and inquisitive little songbird is one of our beloved year-round...

Since 1916, the Migratory Birds Convention represents an enduring partnership between Canada and the United States to safeguard our beloved migratory bird populations. This four-coin series celebrates the centennial anniversary of this landmark...

In a continuing celebration of family bonds in the wild, this ninth coin in the Baby Animals series showcases a classic Canadian icon—the common loon (Gavia immer)—with its offspring in one of the many lakes that are part of Canada’s...

Love is universal. It transcends age, culture, religion and race. It is a sentiment that is often represented in the form of a dove. As cultures throughout Europe, western Asia, the Middle East and North Africa observed the dove’s devotion to its...

As digital artists seek to recreate the physical world through dimensional images, modelling techniques based on geometric shapes have given way to a new visual style: low poly art. This eye-catching five-coin series utilizes this art style to present a...

The third and final coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s stunning 99.99% pure silver coin series by Canadian artist Nathalie Bertin, A Story of the Northern Lights, features a soaring raven set against a dazzling holographic sky lit by the northern...

The latest issue in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features North America’s largest diving duck: the Canvasback. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $69.95Item...

From the Royal Canadian Mint’s renowned collection of coins featuring the wild animals of Canada, we are proud to present this 2015 Fine Silver Bald Eagle Fractional Set—a collectible keepsake of Canada’s natural beauty...

The first set in the Discovering Nature Series was issued to commemorate birds that are native to Canada. This is the first of eight sets totaling 32 coins. The are the first sterling fifty cents issued since 1919. This set includes the following coins:...

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...