{"product_id":"2014-3-fine-silver-coin-animal-architects-caterpillar-and-chrysalis","title":"2014 1\/4oz $3 ANIMAL ARCHITECTS - CATERPILLAR AND CHRYSALIS FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning coin is the third in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular series that depicts the architects of Canada’s natural world—including the Monarch caterpillar, which encases itself in a chrysalis before emerging as a beautiful butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSRP $69.95\u003cbr\u003eItem Number 130534\u003cbr\u003eUPC 6-23932-05538-4\u003cbr\u003eComposition 99.99% fine silver\u003cbr\u003eMintage 10,000\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g)* 7.96\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm) 27\u003cbr\u003eFace Value $3\u003cbr\u003eFinish Proof\u003cbr\u003eEdge Serrated\u003cbr\u003eArtist Trevor Tennant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaroon clamshell with black beauty box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 mm x 67 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eThe third and final coin the Royal Canadian Mint’s animal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003earchitects series.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eSelective colouring brings to life the beautiful bright colouring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eof the Monarch caterpillar, as well as the green tones of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003emilkweed leaf it both inhabits and feasts upon.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eThe detailed rendition of the Monarch’s chrysalis exemplifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003ethe Royal Canadian Mint’s renowned artistry and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003ecraftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eCrafted from fine silver (99.99% pure), this coin features a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003ebeautiful mirror-like proof finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eLimited mintage of 10,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eA beautiful gift for nature lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eA striking addition to any insect-, Canadiana- or naturethemed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003ecollection, or those featuring colour and photo-image \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003edesigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis $3 coin is 99.99% pure silver, with a diameter of 27 millimetres and a metal weight of 7.96 grams. The reverse image, by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant, features a beautifully detailed side profile of a Monarch caterpillar. Selective colour application showcases the caterpillar’s bright yellow, black and white stripes as it crawls along a bright green milkweed leaf—a plant that plays an integral part in the Monarch’s early life cycles. A large chrysalis is engraved in the background as a reminder of the Monarch’s next stage, at which time it will enclose itself during its metamorphosis into one of Canada’s most recognizable butterflies. Above the image, the face value of “3 DOLLARS” is engraved, along with the date “2014” to the right side, and the word “CANADA” below. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blun\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176122318980,"sku":"130534","price":54.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/Caterpillar_and_Cocoon_Reverse__38476.1400203635.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759521224","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2014-3-fine-silver-coin-animal-architects-caterpillar-and-chrysalis","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}