Specimen

Celebrate the power of pollinators through this conservation story. In the fall, the monarch butterfly embarks on one of the longest known migrations, pollinating and supporting diverse ecosystems as it travels from its breeding grounds in...

DESCRIPTION The loss of even a small species can have big consequences for its surroundings, and so it is with the northern leopard frog—as an indicator species, its wellbeing speaks volumes about the health of wetland ecosystems. Depicted on the...

2006 Canada Specimen Set with Snowy OwlThis year, the magnificent snowy owl spreads its wings on the limited-edition one-dollar coin featured in the 2006 specimen set. The largest bird species in the arctic, Nyctea Scandiaca is also one of the most...

In addition to its one-of-a-kind finish, the 2005 Specimen Set has yet another feature to marvel at its limited-edition one-dollar coins features the tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrbata), one of British Columbia’s most captivating seabirds. Make the...