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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. 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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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On the coin’s reverse, the 3D dragonfly and water lily are each cast in sterling silver and plated with yellow gold, evoking the sun’s warm rays. Tilt the coin and watch as the dragonfly moves around the bloom, which is fully open to reveal the water-like sparkle of a clear crystal—another feature that speaks to the enchantment of a light-filled summer day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMake summer last with this enchanting movement coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eA design that you can interact with. Tilt the coin and watch as the gravity-activated dragonfly circles around the water lily! Both elements are cast in sterling silver (92.5% pure).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNew for 2024. A clear crystal lies at the centre of the bloom, where it reflects light like a water droplet on a sunny day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e5 oz. of pure silver. Your 5 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin features a large 65.25 mm diameter that provides ample space for both the engraved and cast elements that form this enchanting, interactive design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVery low mintage. Our movement coins sell out quickly, and with a limited mintage of only 1,250 coins, this one will be in high demand too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIncludes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYour coin sits on a wooden base and is protected by a clear dome that allows you to view and interact with its movement-enabled design. It comes packaged in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded black beauty box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITEM SPECIFACTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eProduct Number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e247254\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eMintage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e1,250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eComposition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e99.99% pure silver with selective yellow gold plating, a clear crystal and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eembellishments cast in sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e157.6 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eDiameter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e65.25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eEdge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eSerrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFace Value: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e$50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eProof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eWood circular base with black beauty box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eRyan Poser (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Not only are the flowers a telltale sign of spring, they are the symbol of friendship between nations. In 1945-46, Holland presented over 100,000 prized tulip bulbs to Canada in thanks for Canada welcoming Holland’s Crown Princess and her daughters in 1940, and for Canadian soldiers’ efforts to liberate Holland during the Second World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1940, Queen Wilhelmina sent Crown Princess Juliana out ofharm’s way to Canada. On 19 January 1943, the only royal baby ever born in North America was born in a room at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. The birth was greeted with hope and strengthened the ties of friendship between Canadians and the Dutch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re lucky, you may spot a pretty, brightly-coloured ladybug inhabiting a vibrant tulip in the spring. Both are warmly welcomed by gardeners as harbingers of spring. The twoalso share a unique relationship. The ladybug uses the tulip as shelter from predators and as a source of sustenance; much like how Canada was to the DutchPrincesses. In return, the ladybug—one of nature’s most effective pesticides—keeps garden plants and flowers healthy throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__left-column col-sm-12 col-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-large -dash\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__specs-img-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__right-column col-sm-12 col-lg-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__specs-container -spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eProduct Number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e114777\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eComposition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003enickel plated steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e12.61 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eEdge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eserrated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eCertificate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003en\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFace Value: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003especimen (with coloured design on the reverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eArtist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse )\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180537872516,"sku":"114777","price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/114777_rev_640__04628.1755647641.1280.1280.png?v=1759829741"},{"product_id":"2014-3-fine-silver-coin-animal-architects-spider-web-no-outer-sleeve","title":"2014 1\/4oz $3 ANIMAL ARCHITECTS - SPIDER \u0026 WEB FINE SILVER COIN (NO OUTER SLEEVE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting new series featuring Canada’s animal architects focuses on the orb-weaver spider and its striking web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis silver proof coin is certified to be 99.99% proof silver with a diameter of 27 millimetres and a metal weight of 7.96 grams. The reverse design by Canadian artist Yves Bérubé features a painted specimen of an orb-weaver spider sub-species bearing light and dark markings on its back, body, and eight legs. The spider is viewed from the top, poised atop an embossed orb web rendered in fine detail. The image is lent dimensional detail through expert engraving. The spider occupies the upper left quadrant of the web, moving toward the central hub where it will sit in wait for its unsuspecting insect prey. The reverse features the word “CANADA,” the date “2014,” and the face value of “3 DOLLARS.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe second coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting new silver proof series featuring exceptional architects of Canada’s animal world and their unique constructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage is limited to 10,000 coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent gift for nature lovers and an exceptional addition to any collection featuring colour and photo-image designs, Canadian wildlife, or Canadiana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Face Value: 3 dollars\u003cbr\u003e Mintage:10,000\u003cbr\u003e Composition: 99.99% pure silver\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 7.96\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 27\u003cbr\u003e Edge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Proof\u003cbr\u003e Certificate: Serialized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Yves Bérubé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case, no black outer sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvertising Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1, 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 8, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Certificate Text:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimal Architects\u003cbr\u003eCanada’s vast wilderness is home to thousands of animal species. Among these are the builders—some of nature’s most talented and fascinating creatures. From bird nests to beaver dams, spider webs to anthills, the structures designed and created by these animal architects are models of structural strength and intricacy that have inspired human building in fields such as architecture, medicine, and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Astonishing Aerial Architecture of the Orb-Weaver Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor thousands of years, in numerous cultures, the spider has been associated with power and mystery, as much for its incredible weaving powers as for its venomous bite. Family Araneidae, representing more than 3006 species of orb-weaving spider globally, is the spider group that spins the circular vertical “orb” webs we see regularly in gardens and forests across Canada and around the world. Each of these wheel-like constructions is a miracle of natural engineering that scientists in many nations are studying for human applications, from web biomechanics to next-generation silk fibres.\u003cbr\u003eBecause orb webs are so ubiquitous, it is easy to overlook how astounding they are. The basic scaffolding of an orb web is laid when the spider climbs a vertical surface, such as a tree, and drops a line of silk. This line is incredibly fine, yet is one of the strongest fibres on Earth. The silken thread floats on the wind until it catches on a second nearby vertical surface, such as a branch, to create a tightrope-like horizontal bridge line. The spider then drops another line from the midpoint of the bridge. From this basic frame, the spider strings a non-sticky border and, through a complex series of manoeuvres, creates radius lines—radii—that join the central line to the periphery of the web structure. The spider then weaves its “capture spiral”—a continuous double thread of a specific type of sticky silk that spirals from the outside of the web toward the central hub. At each junction with a radius line, the capture thread is reinforced with a special glue excreted by the spider. The central hub is a non-sticky region where the spider lurks in wait for its prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe raw materials of web-building—spider silks—are some of the strongest and most flexible fibres in the world. Their tensile strength exceeds that of steel and Kevlar, yet they are incredibly elastic as well. Created within the spider’s body from semi-crystalline proteins, spider silks begin as liquids and are transformed into filaments by internal application of pressure by the spider as it excretes the silk from individual spigots. Orb-weaver spiders can create up to 8 different types of silks, each originating in its own gland and having its own properties. 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