When the Royal Canadian Mint launched the Birds of Prey series of bullion coins, few could have imagined just how popular this series would become. After a two-year run that included four coin designs in total, the program ended in 2015 with many investors and collectors frustrated at not having nabbed one of the brilliant designs.
Now, the birds are back as part of a new Reverse Proof, limited mintage series,
Coin Highlights:
- <Limited mintage of only 100,000 coins!
- 1st coin in the 4-coin Reverse Proof Birds of Prey series!
- Each coin ships in individually sealed plastic. Lots of 10 ship in mint sheets, lots of 200 ship in mint boxes.
- Struck in stunning reverse proof finish, containing 1 oz of .9999 pure silver.
- The Peregrine Falcon will be followed by the Bald Eagle, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Great Horned Owl over the next 2 years.
- Issued a face value of $5 (CAD) by the Canadian government.
Additional Info
Year | 2016 |
Metal Content | 1oz |
Denomination | $5 |
Purity | 9999 |
Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Country | Canada |
Manufacturer | Royal Canadian Mint |
Mintage | 100,000 |
Diameter (mm) | 38mm |
Thickness (mm) | 3.29 |
Series | Birds of Prey |
Inner Packaging | 25 |
Outer Packaging | 500 |