{"product_id":"2008-northern-cardinal-colorized-oversized-25-cent","title":"2008 NORTHERN CARDINAL COLORIZED OVERSIZED 25-CENT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is one of the most brilliantly coloured songbirds in southeastern Canada, where it is a familiar sight throughout the year. The bright red male stands out against white snow and green trees. This medium-sized songbird isn't shy and the Cardinal can often be seen chasing other birds away from feeders, even spending hours pecking at its own reflection to expel an imaginary intruder from its breeding territory.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Females resemble the males, but lack the vivid red colouring. They are mostly grayish-brown with a reddish tint in their wings and tail feathers. Both have prominent crests and dark face-masks surrounding the strong coral-coloured beak, which is used to break open seeds and fruits.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Named after the red robes worn by Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church, the Northern Cardinal was once a popular cage bird for its attractive plumage and range of calls, songs and whistles. The male often calls attention to himself with the cheerful birdie, birdie, birdie call. However, the female has a longer, more complex repertoire, sometimes singing from the nest to inform her mate when food is needed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Face Value: 25 cents\u003cbr\u003e Mintage: 25,000\u003cbr\u003e Composition: Nickel plated steel\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 12.61\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 35\u003cbr\u003e Edge: Plain\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Specimen\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beautiful full-colour painted design of a bright red male Northern Cardinal. This theme is featured in the Canadian Wildlife Federation's 'wildly' popular Hinterland Who's Who program.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Coin encapsulated and presented in a 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":51175951040644,"sku":"100771","price":333.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/623932007307_700x__78673.1717085262.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759516755","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2008-northern-cardinal-colorized-oversized-25-cent","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}