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A hallmark of the O Canada series, the central image is set between two semi-circular bands - each one laser polished to a gleaming, mirror-like finish - with the top band proudly displaying the word 'Canada' in raised and embossed relief. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Composition: fine silver (99.99% pure)\u003cbr\u003e Finish: matte proof\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 15.87\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 34\u003cbr\u003e Edge: serrated\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -The O Canada series focuses on 12 iconic Canadian images to celebrate all that makes Canada unique. 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An ideal gift for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or friends who just recently celebrated the birth of their child.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Don't wait, order your coin today as the 2012 version sold out!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e• Reverse-proof finish rendered in fine silver (99% pure).\u003cbr\u003e • Customised sleeve that merchandises the product on the front and side panels.\u003cbr\u003e • Limited to 15,000 worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e • GST\/HST exempt.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a reverse-proof finish of a baby's feet to commemorate the birth of a new baby. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(NOT ORIGINAL CASE) HAS ORIGINAL COA! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Don't wait, order your coin today as the 2012 version sold out!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"resizeFont\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eMintage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e15000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e: 99.99% pure silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e: reverse-proof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eWeight (g)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e 15.87 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eDiameter (mm)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e34\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e: serrated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e: serialized\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eFace value : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003e10 dollars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"part1\"\u003eArtist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"part2\"\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175833206916,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/a20791913c17d02f4be48d_l__48789.1358995916.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759511104"},{"product_id":"2013-proof-fine-silver-dollar-100th-anniversary-of-the-canadian-arctic-expedition","title":"2013 $1 - 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANADIAN ARCTIC EXPEDITION - PROOF FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeautiful reproduction of the Canadian Arctic Expedition in fine silver!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productDescription\" style=\"height: 570px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"resizeFont\"\u003eIn 1913, an international crew of scientists, sailors, guides and crewmen—called the Canadian Arctic Expedition (CAE)—set sail on a remarkable voyage of discovery in Canada's High Arctic. 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Nine coins in total!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA collector classic- The same size and perfect addition to your special edition uncirculated sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 15,000\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized insert card\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Bonnie Ross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoins are sealed inside transparent plastic films and presented in a War of 1812 keepsake envelope. 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Designed by Canadian artist Maurice Gervais, the reverse image centres on a stunningly rendered Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) bloom. The engraved and painted flower’s instantly recognizable red-orange tubiflora centre and bright purple petals sit atop a realistic green stem with two smooth leaves. A jewel-like Venetian glass Eastern Tailed Blue, hand-crafted by Giuliano Donaggio, a master glassmaker in Murano, Italy, perches on the flower’s lower right petals, its dark blue-tinted translucent wings rendered in matchless detail, with their orange dots at the base of each hind wing. 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Long before recorded history, cultures around the world\u003cbr\u003ewere charting the moon’s path across the night sky. Its perpetual waxing and waning, vanishing and reappearing, marked\u003cbr\u003ethe passage of time—not clock time, but the cycles of life; the ebb and flow of the sea; the birth, maturation and\u003cbr\u003emigration of animals; the sprouting of new plants and the scattering of seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the sun, the moon does not blaze its power upon the earth. It is subtle, more receptive and reflective. The moon\u003cbr\u003ebrightens the darkness and is therefore a powerful guide or protector—and as the force that rules the tides, it is strongly\u003cbr\u003elinked to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe moon is a sacred symbol that appears in countless First Nations traditions. 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In the background, its natural habitat—a water lily-lined pond—is presented in a shimmering full-colour hologram, bringing sparkling movement to the water.\u003cbr\u003eThe polished silver border around the image is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013,” and the face value of “10 DOLLARS.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting new “Dragonflies” series featuring painted Canadian dragonfly species set against hologram images of their natural habitat!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hologram technology, representing the water, is used on coin to capture the full rainbow spectrum of color from any light source as the coin is tilted back and forth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart collecting this promising series from the outset. Very limited mintage of just 10,000 means that this coin is sure to be sought after by collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful gift and exquisite addition to any nature-themed or specialty coin collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 10 dollars\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% fine silver\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 15.87\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 34\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Celia Godkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete certificate text:\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful Hunter: Libellula pulchella\u003cbr\u003eOne of the summer’s most stunning sights is the darting acrobatic flight of Libellula pulchella, known commonly as the Twelve-Spotted Skimmer. Large (5-6 cm long) in its adult phase, and strikingly coloured, this ubiquitous dragonfly is found near waterways across southern Canada from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.\u003cbr\u003eLibellula pulchella is well known for its spotted gossamer wings and the otherworldly powder-blue bodies of mature males. Its large, stocky body looks constantly poised for flight and hunting—a shape known as the “sprawler” form among dragonflies.\u003cbr\u003eThe Twelve-Spotted Skimmer’s four long, delicate black-veined wings each bear three black spots: one at the base where the wing meets the body, one at the tip of the wing, and a third one at the midpoint between thesetwo. In females, the remaining wing space is devoid of decoration. In mature males, the remaining space is occupied by soft blue-white spots. The dark brownblack thorax of the Twelve-Spotted Skimmer is lined in bright yellow in both males and females.\u003cbr\u003eThe early phase of the life of this and other dragonflies, known as the naiad or nymphal phase, begins underwater. Females drop their fertilized eggs into slow-moving water bodies, hovering low over the water’s surface to do so. The eggs float to the bottom of the lake or pond and there the young naiads, once they hatch, live among the leaves, grasses, sticks, and other material at the bottom for their first year of life, catching aquatic insects and larvae—sometimes even small tadpoles—as they pass by. The naiads will also overwinter in these water bodies. Then, by the dark of night in springtime, the mature naiads swim to the water’s edge, crawl up onto a plant, and soon thereafter emerge as adult dragonflies.\u003cbr\u003eTwelve-Spotted Skimmers are a friend to humans and animals, and a welcome sight for Canadians who enjoy being outdoors during the summer months, for they feed heartily on a host of biting insects, including mosquitoes, black flies, and deer flies. They also eat more benign flying insects, including flying ants, moths, butterflies, and mayflies. They are highly effective hunters who are known to be extremely territorial about their hunting grounds. 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The reverse image by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant features a mallard pair walking together along the snow-dusted shore of a Canadian waterway in late autumn, preparing themselves, perhaps, for the first leg of their migratory journey to warmer climes. Softly camouflaged by the tall reeds and other wetland vegetation lining the iced-over pond, the mottled brown-and-white hen steps forward, one foot raised to her belly—perhaps to be warmed by the downy feathers there. Her reflection is visible in the ice below. The drake, standing just behind and beside his mate, glances out across the unseen waterway as he steps carefully over a bed of snapped, snow-covered reeds that overspill the bounds of the raised circular frame surrounding the image. Engraved with the face value, “10 dollars” and “Canada 2013.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stunning silver 10-dollar coin features a mallard pair at the onset of fall migration showcased in full colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first coin in a new series featuring Ducks of Canada. Future coins include the wood and the pintail ducks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited Canada with a keepsake whose aesthetic appeal stands on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 75 years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has been committed to wetland conservation, delivering science-based habitat projects as well as research, education and policy programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pure silver of the finely wrought coin perfectly captures the crisp chill of this iconic moment in the cycle of Canada’s seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelding the Royal Canadian Mint’s world-renowned artistry and craftsmanship, this coin is an excellent gift for bird aficionados, conservationists, nature lovers, and collectors of beautiful and unique coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $10\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% fine silver\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 18.87\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 34\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Trevor Tennant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComplete Certificate Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrating 75 Years of Ducks Unlimited Canada:\u003cbr\u003eThe Mallard—Icon of Canadian Wetlands\u003cbr\u003eA mallard pair floating placidly on still waters is an iconic Canadian image. Abundant throughout North America, the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is one of the continent’s most well-known and best-loved species of wild duck. One of the first to return to its home nesting grounds after winters spent in ice-free regions of the continent, this large surface-feeding, or “dabbling,” waterfowl is the species from which most domestic ducks originated.\u003cbr\u003eThe plumage of mallards is instantly recognizable. The male, or drake, has a bright green head, ochre yellow bill, and brown chest. He bear patches (known as “specula”) of indigo blue on its greyish, brown wings. On the other hand, the female, or hen, bears mottled brown and white plumage, sharing with the drake a striking indigo speculum decorating the upper back edge of each wing.\u003cbr\u003eThe mallard’s preferred habitats include wetlands, ponds, and prairie “potholes”— marshy areas where they can raise their ducklings in relative safety. These habitats provide plenty of vegetation, seeds, and nutrient-rich invertebrates to sustain the mallard’s varied diet throughout its life cycle.\u003cbr\u003eMallard mating pairs travel together from their wintering grounds to their home breeding territory in early spring. Mallard hens will lay an egg a day for up to 12 days, incubating the eggs for about a month. Within one day of hatching, the mother leads her ducklings to the safety of nearby water. The ducklings will remain with their mother for approximately two months, until they learn to fly and can begin the age-old lifecycle of migrating, selecting a mate, and breeding.\u003cbr\u003eConserving Canadian Wetlands for 75 Years: Ducks Unlimited Canada\u003cbr\u003eThe wetland habitats mallards depend on in Canada are at serious risk. We need immediate action to conserve wetlands – the natural areas where mallards and other waterfowl breed and raise their young – to ensure iconic Canadian moments like the one captured on this coin continue for years to come. In Canada, we lose 80 acres of wetlands every day. Without ongoing support from all Canadians, these essential areas may disappear. For 75 years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has been committed to wetland conservation, delivering science-based habitat projects as well as research, education and policy programs. You can continue the rich history of wetland conservation in Canada and help write a new chapter for waterfowl like the mallard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175859224708,"sku":"120087","price":175.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/a20791713d03cba1d93a24_l__41192.1361999052.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759512442"},{"product_id":"2013-20-fine-silver-coin-group-of-seven-franz-johnston","title":"2013 1oz $20 GROUP OF SEVEN - FRANZ JOHNSTON - FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Guardian of the Gorge by Franz Johnston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis $20 silver coin is 99.99% fine silver with a weight of 31.39 grams and a diameter of 38 millimetres.\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse features an adaptation of Franz Johnston’s painting, The Guardian of the Gorge. The outer frame on the reverse side features the words “CANADA” and “FRANZ JOHNSTON” along with the date “2013” and the face value of “20 DOLLARS.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003cbr\u003eIn this detail of the painting, we see massive outcroppings of granite acting as guard and gateway to a vast river canyon. The figurative becomes literal as one notices the figure of a crouching man emerge from the rock and at the crest of the cliff (not seen here), the face of the elderly guardian watches over the vast chasm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifth coin in a 7-coin series of coins featuring Canadian Art by the Group of Seven. The first four coins sold out quickly. Two more coins will be launched in 2013.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery brush stroke is recreated in a beautiful proof finish (frosted raised elements on mirror background). A true testament to the exceptional RCM craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck in 1 ounce of 99.99% pure silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available in this series are Toronto Street, Winter Morning by Lawren S. Harris, Stormy Weather by F.H. Varley, Fishing Village by Arthur Lismer and Houses, Cobalt by Franklin Carmichael. The remaining coins will complete the Group of Seven series; Sumacs by J.E.H. MacDonald and Saint-Tite-des-Caps by A.Y. Jackson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $20\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 7,000 (Shared mintage with subscription)\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% fine silver\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 31.39\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 38\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: RCM engravers reproduced the painting The Guardian of the Gorge by Franz Johnston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175859323012,"sku":"118516","price":194.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/a20791713d03a61d5a8eb4_l__03157.1361999534.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759512460"},{"product_id":"2013-4-fine-silver-coin-heroes-of-1812-charles-michel-de-salaberry","title":"2013 1\/2oz $4 HEROES OF 1812 - CHARLES-MICHEL DE SALABERRY - FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s development as a nation; the stories and the heroes that arose from it have become enduring elements of the Canadian story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis $4 silver coin is 99.99% pure silver with a metal weight of 7.96 grams and a diameter of 27 millimetres. The reverse image by Bonnie Ross features, in the foreground, a three-quarter profile portrait of Charles-Michel de Salaberry set against an intricately engraved background comprised of the bilingual text “The War of 1812\/La guerre de 1812.” This background is horizontally bisected by a polished silver band featuring the embossed word “de Salaberry” in cursive lettering. Beneath this band is the engraved and painted Government of Canada War of 1812 logo composed of the date “1812” in 1812-style handwritten lettering laid over a red stylized maple leaf with ecru swords crossing behind it. The reverse is also embossed with the face value of “4 DOLLARS.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, this unique portrait coin is one of four in a series celebrating Canadian Heroes of the War of 1812, and part of a larger collection devoted to commemorating the 200th anniversary of this important event in Canadian history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attractive collectible for numismatists, military enthusiasts, and lovers of Canadian history alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe coin features Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry against an intricately engraved background comprised of the words “The War of 1812” in both English and French. Featured in the design is the engraved and painted Government of Canada War of 1812 logo: composed of stylistic 1812 typography encompassed by a stylized maple leaf with ecru swords crossing behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stunning three-quarters profile of this important Canadian figure is engraved to the Royal Canadian Mint’s exacting standards in 99.99% fine silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $4\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% fine silver\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 7.96\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 27\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Bonnie Ross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a custom beauty box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComplete Certificate Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeroes of the War of 1812\u003cbr\u003eThe War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s history: it profoundly influenced British North America’s (Canada’s) sense of identity and united French- and English-speaking inhabitants, Aboriginal communities, farmers, soldiers, artisans, and others, in an effort to preserve their ways of life from American invasion.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the struggle emerged exceptional accounts of some of Canada’s proudest moments. These stories and the heroes that arose from them exemplified the extraordinary characteristics required to defend British North America, and have become important symbols and enduring narratives in the history and evolution of today’s Canada.\u003cbr\u003eLeadership and Victory in Lower Canada: Charles-Michel de Salaberry (1778 - 1829)\u003cbr\u003eCharles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry was born in Beauport, Lower Canada. He was the eldest of four brothers. For generations, his family had been officers of the royal army in what was, by de Salaberry’s time, Lower Canada and his family had built close ties to Britain’s royal family. England’s Prince Edward Augustus played an important role in assisting de Salaberry’s career at several key moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Salaberry himself enlisted in the 44th Foot Regiment in 1792, when he was 14 years old. From that time until 1810, he served primarily overseas in the Caribbean, Ireland, and the Netherlands. He returned to Lower Canada in 1810 and was made a brevet-major.\u003cbr\u003eAt this time, aware—as were most military forces in the region—that war between the United States and Britain was close at hand, he sought authorization to form a militia to help defend Lower Canada. His recruiting was fast and successful.\u003cbr\u003eHis group of Colonial regulars, the Voltigeurs Canadiens, was a light infantry unit that would become one of the most successful and well-known units to fight in the War of 1812. In September of 1812, de Salaberry and his Voltigeurs began managing border defense for Lower Canada.\u003cbr\u003eIn late summer of 1812, American military command had contrived a campaign to capture the city of Montreal. Two American forces would make their way northward, meeting in the Montreal region for a final assault. Major-General James Wilkinson and his 8,000 troops would travel east down the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario to rendezvous with Major-General Wade Hampton’s 4,000 troops, who were travelling northwest from Lake Champlain in New York state.\u003cbr\u003eHampton arrived at the Châteauguay River around October 21, 1813, and crossed the frontier with nearly 4,000 men. By this time, though, de Salaberry was already aware, thanks to his extensive network of informants in the farming and Native communities, of Hampton’s approach. With a clear and firm strategy, de Salaberry organized significant defences. As a result, the battle was quickly and decisively won by his Voltigeurs, forcing the American troops to retreat, despite the fact that they outnumbered the Voltigeurs and their Aboriginal allies by more than two to one.\u003cbr\u003eThis battle was the first of several that prevented American plans to take Montreal. On 11 November 1813, de Salaberry’s Voltigeurs again helped fend off the Americans at the Battle of Crysler’s Farm. In March of the following spring, they again repulsed American forces—despite the Americans’ greater numbers—at nearby Lacolle Mills, a site de Salaberry and the Voltigeurs had already successfully defended in November 1812.De Salaberry himself enlisted in the 44th Foot Regiment in 1792, when he was 14 years old. From that time until 1810, he served primarily overseas in the Caribbean, Ireland, and the Netherlands. He returned to Lower Canada in 1810 and was made a brevet-major.\u003cbr\u003eAt this time, aware—as were most military forces in the region—that war between the United States and Britain was close at hand, he sought authorization to form a militia to help defend Lower Canada. His recruiting was fast and successful.\u003cbr\u003eHis group of Colonial regulars, the Voltigeurs Canadiens, was a light infantry unit that would become one of the most successful and well-known units to fight in the War of 1812. In September of 1812, de Salaberry and his Voltigeurs began managing border defense for Lower Canada.\u003cbr\u003eIn late summer of 1812, American military command had contrived a campaign to capture the city of Montreal. Two American forces would make their way northward, meeting in the Montreal region for a final assault. Major-General James Wilkinson and his 8,000 troops would travel east down the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario to rendezvous with Major-General Wade Hampton’s 4,000 troops, who were travelling northwest from Lake Champlain in New York state.\u003cbr\u003eHampton arrived at the Châteauguay River around October 21, 1813, and crossed the frontier with nearly 4,000 men. By this time, though, de Salaberry was already aware, thanks to his extensive network of informants in the farming and Native communities, of Hampton’s approach. With a clear and firm strategy, de Salaberry organized significant defences. As a result, the battle was quickly and decisively won by his Voltigeurs, forcing the American troops to retreat, despite the fact that they outnumbered the Voltigeurs and their Aboriginal allies by more than two to one.\u003cbr\u003eThis battle was the first of several that prevented American plans to take Montreal. On 11 November 1813, de Salaberry’s Voltigeurs again helped fend off the Americans at the Battle of Crysler’s Farm. In March of the following spring, they again repulsed American forces—despite the Americans’ greater numbers—at nearby Lacolle Mills, a site de Salaberry and the Voltigeurs had already successfully defended in November 1812.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the legend arising around de Salaberry and the Battle of Châteauguay, including the assertion that 300 Canadians had forced the retreat of 7,000 Americans, the significance of that battle and de Salaberry’s role in it remain indisputable despite historical exaggeration. The actions and heroism of de Salaberry and the Voltigeurs remain key moments in the War of 1812.\u003cbr\u003eDe Salaberry himself went on to have a successful career in the Legislature of Lower Canada. He died at Chambly in 1829.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175859454084,"sku":"119772","price":101.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/a20791713d03d32e0a67f_l__39781.1361999735.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759512478"},{"product_id":"2013-25-cent-coloured-coin-ducks-of-canada-mallard","title":"2013 25-CENT COLOURED COIN DUCKS OF CANADA - MALLARD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrating 75 Years of Ducks Unlimited Canada: The Mallard—Icon of Canadian Wetlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis coloured cupronickel 25-cent coin measures 35 milimetres. The reverse image by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant features a mallard mating pair swimming in their customary manner toward the viewer, gently churning up the waterway in which they swim with their webbed feet so that it seems to spill from the scene’s raised circular frame. The brown-and-white mottled female leads the way, glancing back at her mate, who turns his graceful green head to her. Behind them loom wetland reeds where water meets land, and further back still the pines and deciduous trees of Canada’s boreal forest tower against a bright, clear sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stunning cupronickel 25-cent coin featuring a mallard mating pair in full colour is sure to match the Royal Canadian Mint’s highly successful, sold-out painted bird coins in popularity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited Canada with a keepsake whose aesthetic appeal stands on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelding the Royal Canadian Mint’s world-renowned artistry and craftsmanship with its exceptional technical skill for full-colour imagery, this coin is an excellent gift for bird aficionados, conservationists, nature lovers, and collectors of beautiful and unique coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 25 cents\u003cbr\u003eComposition: Cupronickel\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm):35\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Plain\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Specimen\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Trevor Tennant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComplete Certificate Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCelebrating 75 Years of Ducks Unlimited Canada:\u003cbr\u003eThe Mallard—Icon of Canadian Wetlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mallard pair floating placidly on still waters is an iconic Canadian image. Abundant throughout North America, the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is one of the continent’s most well-known and best-loved species of wild duck. One of the first to return to its home nesting grounds after winters spent in ice-free regions of the continent, this large surface-feeding, or “dabbling,” waterfowl is the species from which most domestic ducks originated.\u003cbr\u003eThe plumage of mallards is instantly recognizable. The male, or drake, has a bright green head, ochre yellow bill, and brown chest. He bear patches (known as “specula”) of indigo blue on its greyish, brown wings. On the other hand, the female, or hen, bears mottled brown and white plumage, sharing with the drake a striking indigo speculum decorating the upper back edge of each wing.\u003cbr\u003eThe mallard’s preferred habitats include wetlands, ponds, and prairie “potholes”— marshy areas where they can raise their ducklings in relative safety. These habitats provide plenty of vegetation, seeds, and nutrient-rich invertebrates to sustain the mallard’s varied diet throughout its life cycle.\u003cbr\u003eMallard mating pairs travel together from their wintering grounds to their home breeding territory in early spring. Mallard hens will lay an egg a day for up to 12 days, incubating the eggs for about a month. Within one day of hatching, the mother leads her ducklings to the safety of nearby water. The ducklings will remain with their mother for approximately two months, until they learn to fly and can begin the age-old lifecycle of migrating, selecting a mate, and breeding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConserving Canadian Wetlands for 75 Years: Ducks Unlimited Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wetland habitats mallards depend on in Canada are at serious risk. We need immediate action to conserve wetlands – the natural areas where mallards and other waterfowl breed and raise their young – to ensure iconic Canadian moments like the one captured on this coin continue for years to come. In Canada, we lose 80 acres of wetlands every day. Without ongoing support from all Canadians, these essential areas may disappear. For 75 years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has been committed to wetland conservation, delivering science-based habitat projects as well as research, education and policy programs. You can continue the rich history of wetland conservation in Canada and help write a new chapter for waterfowl like the mallard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: VARIATIONS OF TONING FOR THIS COIN\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175860600964,"sku":"120710","price":49.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/a20791713d03ded98c4f24_l__01725.1362000284.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759512505"},{"product_id":"2013-25-cent-coloured-coin-american-robin","title":"2013 25-CENT COLOURED COIN - AMERICAN ROBIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanadians in nearly any region of the country can see this denizen of populated areas pulling worms from lawns and perched on high, singing its variety of lovely songs, throughout the country’s warmer months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis painted cupronickel coin has a diameter of 35 millimetres. The reverse image, designed by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant, features a painted orange-breasted American Robin, viewed from its right side with its head looking back over its left wing. The image presents the bird’s bright coppery breast feathers and grey head and wing feathers to stunning effect, as well as the Robin’s bright yellow bill and large black, white-rimmed eye. Its long graceful talons clutch the branch of an apple tree. The tree’s soft pink blossoms with light yellow-green centres contrast prettily with the American Robin’s bright breast. The reverse is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013,” and the face value of “25 CENTS.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 11th coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s renowned Birds of Canada series, this painted coin beautifully portrays the gorgeous colouring and wing detail of the much-beloved American Robin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional addition to any nature-focused or Canadiana collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful gift for people who love birds, natural imagery, exquisite natural artwork, and Canadian themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 25 cents\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 17,500\u003cbr\u003eComposition: Cupronickel\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 35\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Plain\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Specimen\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Trevor Tennant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with black flock and protected by a black sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComplete Certificate Text:\u003cbr\u003eCanadians’ Garden Companion: The American Robin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSleeping near an open window in springtime is a sure way to hear the melodic song of one of Canadians’ favourite birds: the American Robin (Turdus migratorius). When you drift off in the evening, the Robin’s call is likely to be the last you hear. When you wake up, it is usually the first.\u003cbr\u003eThough early colonists, perhaps wistfully, named it for the European Robin, the American Robin is actually North America’s largest thrush. The orange-breasted bird’s calls and songs are one of its most distinctive features. Males tend to be the more vocal of the species, singing from high atop trees early in the morning and as part of the American Robin’s elaborate courtship rituals.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough it originally inhabited primarily the forest clearings of North America, the American Robin has become one of the few species to have benefitted from urbanization. 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No GST\/HST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent addition to any collection and a striking gift for those who love butterflies, nature, and Canadian flora and fauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful celebration of species that is uniquely Canadian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful mirror-like proof finish enhances the beauty of the expertly engraved coloured coin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available: a 50-cent Silver plated coin with selective colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 20 dollars\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% fine silver\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 28.02\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 40\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eCertificate:Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Celia Godkin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a lentiucular beauty box which portrays the tiger swallowtail flapping its wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Certificate text:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanadian Tiger Swallowtail: Harbinger of Spring\u003cbr\u003eThe Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) is one of Canada’s most recognizable butterflies. 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The unique internal structure of the wing scales is responsible for the shimmering colour of many butterfly wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike other Swallowtail species, the Canadian Tiger Swallowtail breeds only a single generation each year. Its survival mechanisms, which include exceptional camouflage, help to protect it through its various stages of life. The larvae go through several moults, with their colour at each stage adapted to camouflage them from predators. In the earliest stages, they resemble bird droppings to deter consumption by birds. By the time they are mature caterpillars, they are dark green with two spots that look like eyes on their swollen front-section, lending them an uncanny resemblance to the head of a snake. They feed only at night—a further protection. When the caterpillar does need to defend itself, the osmeterium, an organ at the back of the head that is unique to Swallowtails, releases a foul smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFound at the edges of hardwood forests and prevalent in flower gardens and among flowering bushes like lilac, the Canadian Tiger Swallowtail is common in all regions of Canada from mid-May to July. Its range extends from southern Canada to the Arctic Circle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175915061380,"sku":"121888","price":194.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/2013_20_Fine_Silver_Coin_Revese_Illustration__53066.1367451838.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759514656"},{"product_id":"2013-50-fine-silver-coin-hms-shannon-uss-chesapeake","title":"2013 5oz $50 - HMS SHANNON \u0026 USS CHESAPEAKE - FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eTheme: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eVictory on the High Seas: HMS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eShannon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003eDesigned by Canadian artist John Horton, the reverse image depicts the final moments of the famous battle of HMS Shannon, pictured on the right, and the battle-worn USS Chesapeake, pictured on the left with its decks ablaze and gun-ports destroyed. The embossed bilingual title celebrates HMS Shannon’s victory by listing its name first: \"THE\/Le SHANNON AND THE\/et le CHESAPEAKE.\" The reverse side also features the dates \"1813 -2013\" commemorating the bicentennial of HMS Shannon’s famous defeat of USS Chesapeake. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Susanna Blunt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003eLimited mintage of 1,500 coins available to coin collectors worldwide, and features highly detailed engraving on a large format coin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003eCreated to commemorate the bicentennial of a historic battle of the War of 1812, this unique coin is part of a larger collection celebrating the heroes and events of the War of 1812—a formative event in Canadian history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003eAn attractive collectible for numismatists, marine, naval and military enthusiasts, and lovers of Canadian history alike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003eBeautifully detailed reverse design features Canadian artist John Horton’s depiction of HMS \u003cem\u003eShannon\u003c\/em\u003e’s historic defeat of USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003eIntricate and elegant design is finely engraved and meticulously presented in a beautiful Proof finish (frosted raised elements on mirror background). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eFace Value: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003e50 dollars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eMintage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003e1,500 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eComposition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003e99.99% pure silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; 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font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eAdvertising Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eMay 7, 2013 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eLaunch Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eMay 14, 2013 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003eFinished size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif';\"\u003e88 mm x 88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Certificate Text: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012: Bicentennial of the War of 1812 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s history: it profoundly influenced British North America’s (Canada’s) sense of identity and united French- and English-speaking inhabitants, Indigenous communities, farmers, soldiers, artisans, and others, in an effort to preserve their ways of life from American invasion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFrom the struggle emerged exceptional accounts of some of Canada’s proudest moments. These stories and the heroes that arose from them exemplified the extraordinary characteristics required to defend British North America, and have become important symbols and enduring narratives in the history and evolution of today’s Canada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory on the High Seas: HMS Shannon \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLeda\u003c\/em\u003e-class frigate, HMS \u003cem\u003eShannon, \u003c\/em\u003ewas launched from Frindsbury, England, in 1806. Captain Philip Broke led his vessel to many victories against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. When tensions between England and America rose in the autumn of 1811, HMS \u003cem\u003eShannon \u003c\/em\u003esailed to North America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCaptain Broke was a highly disciplined leader who rigorously trained his crew for battle. As a result, HMS \u003cem\u003eShannon \u003c\/em\u003ewas successful in battle against a number of American ships during the war. But at a time when Royal Navy morale was weakening in the face of endless fighting, including five important losses, Captain Broke sought to defeat a large American frigate in order to raise morale and to stop at least one of these large American fighting ships from seizing further victories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBoston Harbour in June 1813, Captain Broke sent a letter of challenge to \u003cem\u003eChesapeake’s \u003c\/em\u003ecommander, Captain James Lawrence. In it, Broke challenged Lawrence and \u003cem\u003eChesapeake’s \u003c\/em\u003ecrew to meet HMS \u003cem\u003eShannon \u003c\/em\u003ein ship-to-ship combat. In his letter to Captain Lawrence, Captain Broke taunted him, suggesting that the engagement might “console” his country and its “little navy.” The letter never reached Captain Lawrence, but within hours the two ships were engaged in battle nonetheless. Although the ships were equally matched in size, \u003cem\u003eShannon’s \u003c\/em\u003ecrew was smaller: 330 men to \u003cem\u003eChesapeake’s \u003c\/em\u003e380. In addition, Captain Broke’s men were tired, provisions were running low, and his ship was showing signs of heavy wear. Nevertheless, Captain Broke’s crew was well-drilled, extensively trained and experienced, while his American opponents were not. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJust before 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 1813, the battle between HMS \u003cem\u003eShannon \u003c\/em\u003eand USS \u003cem\u003eChesapeake \u003c\/em\u003ebegan about 40 kilometres (20 nautical miles) east of Boston. The ships opened fire almost simultaneously, but the unassuming Royal Navy frigate \u003cem\u003eShannon \u003c\/em\u003estruck first, taking out \u003cem\u003eChesapeake’s \u003c\/em\u003egun-ports: a tactical manoeuvre that had proven successful for Captain Broke in the past. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBy 6:15 p.m., Captain Lawrence had been fatally wounded while Captain Broke had suffered a near-fatal head wound. However, the men of HMS \u003cem\u003eShannon \u003c\/em\u003ehad successfully boarded and captured USS \u003cem\u003eChesapeake\u003c\/em\u003e. It proved to be one of the bloodiest single ship battles in any war in the age of sail and had the highest loss of life in frigate engagement during the War of 1812. 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In the background is a portrait-within-a-portrait of Her Majesty’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who signed the British North America Act that became the Canadian Constitution in 1982 during Elizabeth II’s reign. In the portrait, the British North America Act lays against two ink pots from the Victorian eraThe Queen’s left hand, which rests on the desk, points to the Act. In addition to the images of Queen Victoria and the British North America Act, Richards was required by the Government of Canada to include a Canadian flag. He added other symbolic elements as well, such as a vase featuring Her Majesty’s Canadian Diamond Jubilee emblem, a pink Queen Elizabeth rose, and six lights representing each decade of the Queen’s reign. 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The maple tree, in particular—genus Acer—has played a key role in Canada’s development as a nation. From the earliest First Nations peoples to the European explorers, the settlers and, ultimately, those who manage today’s forestry and tourism industries, Canadians have always found the maple to be a beautiful and important resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe glorious Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)—russet harbinger of autumn and source of the world’s finest maple syrup—has similarly been favoured for its sap as well as its strong, hard wood. Entire Canadian tourism industries thrive on its glorious transformation in autumn. Visitors come from around the world to witness the maple-dominated forests’ celebrated makeover; later, in early spring, the Sugar Maple stuns once again with its sweet springtime bounty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn total, 10 maple species are present in Canada. 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But as Canada’s international relationships changed over time—particularly its links with both England and the United States—so did the treatment and use of the Miss Canada allegory. By the outset of the First World War, she was so well known as to form part of the mythological vernacular of the country, having also appeared in literature by this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe First World War was a time of massive upheaval around the world but also within Canada itself. As the young country struggled to define its values, it engaged in a fluid and often disorienting dance between past and present. Although Canada was still a Dominion of the British Empire, nationalism was gaining momentum. At the same time, the tension between Canada’s original European settlement groups—the French and the English—was ongoing, fueled by contemporary events and public policy. Women were fighting for the vote. 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Internationally recognized, the maple leaf has been a Canadian emblem for almost three hundred years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis coin showcases the iconic symbol of Canada; the maple leaf. 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In the background, swimming beside her partner, is the lovely female with her predominantly brown and white body, crested head, distinctive white eye markings, blue bill, and indigo and aubergine wing feathers. In the background is a dense stand of striking green lily pads dotted with soft yellow water lilies. The reverse is coloured with specialized inks using an advanced process colour designed to adhere to metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis stunning, proof-finish silver coin features a wood duck pair at the onset of fall migration showcased in full colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAlso available as a subscription, this is the second coin in a new series featuring Ducks of Canada. 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For 75 years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has been committed to wetland conservation, delivering science-based habitat projects as well as research, education and policy programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis finely crafted coin perfectly captures the crisp chill of this iconic moment in the cycle of Canada’s seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eMelding the Royal Canadian Mint’s world-renowned artistry and craftsmanship, this coin is an excellent gift for bird aficionados, conservationists, nature lovers, and collectors of beautiful and unique coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 10 dollars\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% fine silver\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 15.87\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 34\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Trevor Tennant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.\u003cbr\u003eFinished Size: 67 x 67 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eComplete Certificate Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeauty on the Wing: The Wood Duck\u003cbr\u003eThe Wood Duck’s Latin name, Aix sponsa, means “bird in wedding raiment” –and this striking duck is well suited to its flattering Latin nomenclature. Some experts consider it the most beautiful waterfowl in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe male in his breeding colours has striking red eyes and a graceful red, yellow, and white bill tipped with black. The feathers of his iridescent green crested head change colour as they shift in the light, ranging from bright grass-green to intense violet. Layered over this lovely colouring is a unique white outline marking. His warm chestnut-brown breast is spotted in white and meets his bright white belly feathers in a graceful semicircular pattern. The upper side of his wing and back feathers are iridescent, with metallic-looking colouring that is unique among North American ducks. His flanks are golden yellow. The female, though more muted than the male, is still striking in contrast to other ducks and far showier than females of most duck species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis midsized duck—averaging just around 650 grams—is smaller than a Mallard but larger than a Blue-Winged Teal. The Wood Duck is an exclusively North American duck. Its colouring and its nesting traits group it with perching ducks. This largely vegetarian waterfowl lives primarily on water-based plants along with other vegetation and tree nuts, but consumes large quantities of protein through invertebrates when young to promote fast growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wood Duck is one of only a few duck species in North America that nest in tree cavities. These holes, left by natural decay, lightning strikes, and woodpeckers can be as small as 10 centimetres at their opening. The cavity will be situated anywhere in the trunk, from one metre off the ground to the top few metres of a 20-metre tree. Most Wood Duck nests are located near wetlands like swamps, marshes, and ponds as well as waterways like creeks and rivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wood Duck is found along the southern border of every Canadian province, mostly from April to early October. Those situated in warmer areas are known to produce two broods per season—the Wood Duck is the only duck in North America to do so. Most Wood Ducks at breeding sites in eastern Canada begin their migration at the time that more severe nighttime frosts begin, in early October. 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Centered within a raised circular frame, the daunting beast slithers across the field of the coin, head and massive jaw in the foreground, front flippers and left hind flipper extended, and massive propellant tail arched in the background. The huge mouth is open to reveal dozens of sharp, powerful teeth. 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For best results, place the coin in these light sources for 30 – 60 seconds then bring it into the dark to reveal the skeleton of the dinosaur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e The photo-luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) technology can be activated through the capsule and does not wear out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e Designs approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, Alberta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e Packaged with a colourful photo-luminescent dinosaur-themed sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFace Value: 25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMintage: 30,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eComposition: Cupronickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eDiameter (mm): 35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFinish: Specimen with colour Artist: Julius T. 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This Western Interior Seaway teemed with strange and amazing beasts. The king of these wonders was the mosasaur Tylosaurus—a superpredator that was one of the most massive creatures ever to live in the sea. This creature, which is not a dinosaur, is closely related to snakes and Komodo dragons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eDistinguished by its long, knob-like snout (Tylosaurus means “knob lizard”), this killing machine was equipped with two sets of teeth–one set in its jaw and one on its palate—and a “double-jointed” jaw that gave it an extra-large bite. It would propel its 13-metre (43-foot) body through the water with the undulations of its crescent-shaped tail and four flippers. 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Then in 1988, vertebrate palaeontologist Dr. Elizabeth Nicholls of Alberta’s Royal Tyrell Museum named the creature Hainosaurus pembinensis, now renamed Tylosaurus pembinensis, for the Manitoba rock formation in which it was discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis Canadian Tylosaurus, who became known around the world as “Bruce,” was approximately 13 metres (43 feet) long. Excavators were able to uncover about 70% of its original bones, making for a relatively complete skeleton. 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In the background, swimming beside her partner, is the lovely female with her predominantly brown and white body, crested head, distinctive white eye markings, blue bill, and indigo and aubergine wing feathers. In the background is a dense stand of striking green lily pads dotted with soft yellow water lilies. The reverse is coloured with specialized inks using an advanced process colour designed to adhere to metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis stunning, proof-finish silver coin features a wood duck pair at the onset of fall migration showcased in full colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAlso available as a subscription, this is the second coin in a new series featuring Ducks of Canada. Third and last coin of this first series of coin is the pintail duck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eA unique opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited Canada with a keepsake whose aesthetic appeal stands on its own. 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Some experts consider it the most beautiful waterfowl in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The male in his breeding colours has striking red eyes and a graceful red, yellow, and white bill tipped with black. The feathers of his iridescent green crested head change colour as they shift in the light, ranging from bright grass-green to intense violet. Layered over this lovely colouring is a unique white outline marking. His warm chestnut-brown breast is spotted in white and meets his bright white belly feathers in a graceful semicircular pattern. The upper side of his wing and back feathers are iridescent, with metallic-looking colouring that is unique among North American ducks. His flanks are golden yellow. The female, though more muted than the male, is still striking in contrast to other ducks and far showier than females of most duck species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This midsized duck—averaging just around 650 grams—is smaller than a Mallard but larger than a Blue-Winged Teal. The Wood Duck is an exclusively North American duck. Its colouring and its nesting traits group it with perching ducks. This largely vegetarian waterfowl lives primarily on water-based plants along with other vegetation and tree nuts, but consumes large quantities of protein through invertebrates when young to promote fast growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Wood Duck is one of only a few duck species in North America that nest in tree cavities. These holes, left by natural decay, lightning strikes, and woodpeckers can be as small as 10 centimetres at their opening. The cavity will be situated anywhere in the trunk, from one metre off the ground to the top few metres of a 20-metre tree. Most Wood Duck nests are located near wetlands like swamps, marshes, and ponds as well as waterways like creeks and rivers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Wood Duck is found along the southern border of every Canadian province, mostly from April to early October. Those situated in warmer areas are known to produce two broods per season—the Wood Duck is the only duck in North America to do so. Most Wood Ducks at breeding sites in eastern Canada begin their migration at the time that more severe nighttime frosts begin, in early October. 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It was the first and only time that soldiers from the two nations would be seamlessly combined in this manner—training, equipment, uniform and all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf the 2,100 men, roughly 40% were from Canada; a land well-known for its rugged explorers, hunters and woodsmen who would be perfectly suited to the intense training and dangerous missions of the First Special Service Force (FSSF)—stealth airborne, mountain, ski, amphibious, demolition and hand-to-hand tactics carried out on difficult terrain in order to neutralize the enemy’s key positions and infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe FSSF’s first deployment was to the Aleutian Islands of Alaska in August 1943, and by November, it was fighting its way north through the mountains of Italy, performing such death-defying acts as scaling up 90 m (300 ft) cliffs at night to seize the enemy-held summit of Monte la Difensa. Other missions included the defence of the Anzio beachhead where the men fought for 90 days conducting deadly nightly raids that soon inspired the nickname “Black Devils.” Heavy fighting and casualties during the breakout from Anzio (May) led to the advance on Rome and the capture of six Tiber bridges (June). In August, the FSSF carried out an amphibious assault in support of Operation DRAGOON in southern France before clearing the French coastline east towards Italy—its final major mission before being disbanded on December 5, 1944. The FSSF was operational for only two years, but it demonstrated the power of uniting national forces against a common foe with a level of skill, versatility and spirit that would reverberate among future elite forces like the US Army Special Forces and Canadian Special Operations Regiment in decades to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175947305092,"sku":"126711","price":192.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/Brigade_Silver_Reverse_Illustration__36057.1372801496.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759516496"},{"product_id":"2013-5-fine-silver-coin-birth-of-the-royal-infant","title":"2013 $5 - BIRTH OF THE ROYAL INFANT -  FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirth of the Royal Infant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge firstborn is one of the most anticipated events for 2013—and this prestigious 99.99% pure silver coin is a must-have for celebrating that historic occasion, or welcoming any newborn that will be sharing the spotlight with the royal baby of 2013.\u003cbr\u003eAfter all, every baby is a little prince or princess; the centre of attention as the parents are consumed by naps, feedings, cuddles and play. 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This beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver 36mm pure silver coin portrays well the unique relation Canada maintains with the Royal Family. One of these coins will be fully gold plated and offered in congratulations to the Royal couple from Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e This Royal coin is protected in a richly printed beauty box with silver foil that highlights the artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e For royalty watchers and expectant parents alike, this coin is an original baby shower gift. Everyone will remember the births of 2013!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e With a limited mintage of 15,000 coins worldwide, this prestigious and original keepsake will easily become a cherished heirloom passed down through generations to mark the arrival of each firstborn—starting with 2013.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Also available for this momentous event: a $20 3-coin set, as well as a 25c cupronickel coin in a colourful folder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Specifications: 127107\u003cbr\u003eFace Value:5 dollars\u003cbr\u003eMintage:15,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition:99.99% pure silver with selective gold-plating\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g):23.17\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm):36.07\u003cbr\u003eEdge:Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish:Proof\u003cbr\u003eCertificate:Serialized\u003cbr\u003eArtist:Laurie McGaw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock, along with a serialized certificate and protected by a custom beauty box.\u003cbr\u003eFinished Size: 67mm x 67mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvertising Date: To be confirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunch Date: August 13, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Certificate text:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA New Generation of Canadian Royalty\u003cbr\u003eWhen H.R.H. 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